He applied to the Academic Assistance Council which had been set up in Britain to deal with such cases. However, the Council did not have the necessary funds to support the academics who were arriving in Britain and it only became possible to give John support because St John's College, Cambridge offered help.
Siya inilapat sa Academic Assistance Konseho na kung saan ay nai-set up sa Britain sa pakikitungo sa ganitong mga kaso. Subalit, ang Konseho ay hindi magkakaroon ng kinakailangan na pondo upang suportahan ang akademya na ang pagdating sa Britain at ito lamang ay naging posible na magbigay ng suporta dahil John St John's College, Cambridge inaalok ng tulong.