Summary of I'm in trouble. EU Visa problem & Demonetization
In this video, Roman, a Russian YouTuber residing in Portugal, shares his struggles with immigration and the impact it has on his livelihood. He describes the picturesque setting of Cascais, Portugal, but contrasts this with the serious issues he faces as an immigrant.
Roman explains that due to recent changes, YouTube has shut down Russian AdSense accounts, forcing him to switch to a Portuguese AdSense account to continue monetizing his content. However, he has been waiting for his residency application to be processed since May, and as of September, he still lacks the necessary documentation to verify his identity with AdSense. The Portuguese immigration system is overwhelmed, with a backlog of around 400,000 applications, leaving him in a precarious situation where he risks losing his income.
He details the Kafkaesque nature of his experience, expressing frustration over the bureaucratic inefficiencies and the lack of understanding from Google AdSense support, which only accepts specific documentation that he cannot provide. Despite having a Portuguese visa that has technically expired, the law allows it to be valid until June 2025 due to the immigration backlog, but this does not satisfy AdSense's requirements.
Roman also reflects on the broader implications of his situation, feeling trapped in limbo and questioning his life choices. He acknowledges that while he has some savings to fall back on, he is disheartened by the potential loss of his YouTube income after years of building his channel. He ends the video with a sense of resignation, humorously lamenting his circumstances while encouraging viewers to support his channel while they can.
Presenters/Contributors:
- Roman (the main presenter)
Notable Quotes
— 00:23 — « I'm here today guys to tell you why being an immigrant is hell. »
— 04:00 — « I want to let myself on fire in the main square right there just to prove a point. »
— 07:01 — « You're a Russian monkey with no rights every step of the way. »
— 12:55 — « I've built this for 10 years now and I've come here expecting to be able to provide a stable living for myself. »
— 14:01 — « This is the actual and authentic experience of being a digital nomad in Portugal. »
Category
News and Commentary