Comment by IliaLitviak
1 hour ago
A more than valid question! It's the only way I could figure out how to economically convey "I am a Russian who decided to leave Russia to not be complicit and because my history of protests and support for opposition makes it scary to stay, while I completely understand the level of privilege I'm enjoying and can't call myself a refugee even remotely". Even though I always wanted to live abroad, I didn't decide when and how exactly I would emigrate, hence "forced".
You sound like a candidate for asylum? Despite the administration policy, asylum law is still on the books. Might be good to get an application in and cross your fingers for a subsequently more friendly admin.
Based on Ilia's post on the "Who's wants to be hired?" thread, he's currently based in Portugal.
I am, yes. As I said, I am aware of my privilege and even though I might technically theoretically be a valid asylum case It would feel like abusing a system designed to help people in actual dire need. So even though I am more than willing to relocate, I would definitely NOT do that through the asylum process.
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Huh! Points to you for clarity of understanding. Wish I was an employer able to take note of this :) for now I would NOT take the 'apply for asylum' suggestion, not until we clean house. Could be the dumbest thing you could do right now.