Interestingly, none of the emigrants expected to be received and sheltered as an asylum seeker. This, in contrast to what was perceived to be their aim. Asked whether they counted in difficulties and risks associated with illegal immigration, such as prison, camps, risks to their health and eventual deportation, all respondents were aware of these risks and difficulties, but still took the decision to take a chance. Most of the respondents claimed that they knew about risks as well as little chances to get an asylum, but they were determined to try. Replies such as'If it takes me 100 times, I will still try to immigrate,' or'only death will stop me to immigrate,' were also registered by the researchers. “ I know that to get an asylum is a problem. However, also Germans should know what the people are experiencing here in comparison to the politicians they support. We are dying here, and for me as a person with special needs there is no life in Kosovo. They are offending and lying their people. In 2000 we hoped for freedom, in 2008 when we became independent, that was our last hope.” (22 years old male from Ferizaj) A respondent who could not pass the border due to lack of money required by the traffickers was returning to Kosovo. “ I was promised a seasonal job from a relative in Italy. I am 40 and I never had a secure job. I tried twice to pass the border. I am now returning to Kosovo to sell something and get the money to try again to pass the border. I will try until I make it. I left my wife and two children at home” (44 year old male from Suhareka) I have considered everything, but I do not care. I have decided to leave, even if it takes me 100 times to try. (Young male from Peja) I have considered all risks, but I will not return alive in Kosovo. (Young male from Peja) I have considered all risks, but still everything is better tan Kosovo. (Young male from Fushe Kosova) 20