Catie’s storyline has taken a sharp turn after viewers noticed she openly admitted on the show that she spent long stretches in the United Kingdom while pet sitting.
According to what’s been discussed in multiple 90 day Fiance online communities, pet sitting is classified as work under UK visitor rules even when unpaid, because receiving free accommodation counts as compensation. That detail matters because working on a tourist visa is a violation that can lead to detention, removal, or a temporary or permanent ban from re‑entry. Multiple comments point out that Catie publicly acknowledged doing exactly that, which means immigration authorities could easily deny her entry if she ever tries to return. This entire situation is marked as allegedly, but the risk is real based on how UK immigration handles unauthorized work.
The comments add even more tea. Viewers highlight that she stayed in the UK for long periods while calling herself a tourist, something that doesn’t line up with standard visitor limits. Others note that she traveled around Europe and returned to the UK repeatedly, which is a common way people stretch tourist stays without technically overstaying. Still, the core issue remains that she allegedly bartered pet sitting for housing, and that is considered work under UK rules. Several commenters even mention cases where people were detained for similar arrangements, reinforcing why her on‑camera admission raised eyebrows.
This also explains why she’s bringing Josh to the United States instead of moving to the UK to be with him. If she is allegedly flagged for violating UK immigration rules, returning could mean questioning at the border or outright refusal. Staying in the US avoids that risk entirely. Logically, it would have made more sense for Josh to stay in his country, keeping his life and stability in the UK, while bringing Catie there to marry and live with him, where she would have been able to continue doing what she was already doing, which is pet sitting, but this time with the correct permit instead of working under the table on a tourist visa.