Stand With Kseniia: A Harvard Scientist in Need

Hello! We are friends of Kseniia and are hoping to find others who will help to support her through a difficult time ahead.

Kseniia's story (in brief): Kseniia fled persecution in Russia for protesting (without destruction or violence) the war in Ukraine. As a talented computer scientist, she was hired to work for Harvard Medical School and came to the US on a work visa. She has worked hard and lived in the US for over two years now. Coming back from a trip in France, she had her visa revoked and stated she was afraid to be sent back to Russia. At that point, she was taken to an ICE detention center. We are awaiting her parole, but she has been detained since Feb 16. There are a lot of uncertainties here, but one thing is sure, she is supported in applying for a new visa. However, that is a multi-month process during which she will not be able to work thus not collect a paycheck. In the meantime, we are hoping to cover her monthly expenses (rent, groceries, utilities, etc.) and some anticipated legal expenses. (Currently the benefactor is set as her trusted roommate, friend and colleague since we do not have access to her bank information at this time. However all of the donations will go to her once she is able to access them.) As her friends and colleagues, we are humbly asking for donations to assist with Kseniia's bills until she is able to work in the US again. Thank you so much. *PLEASE DO NOT DIRECTLY MESSAGE OR MAIL ANYTHING TO HER PLEASE* Please leave any comments for her here and we will happily have her read them once she is home