Zoltan Bertok
17th September 2009, 06:30 PM
Dear Student or Graduate,
International Student Visas Survey
I am writing to request your participation in an important study of international students and skilled graduates being undertaken by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). DIAC has engaged The University of Queensland Social Research Centre (UQSRC), with the assistance of I-view Pty Ltd, to conduct a survey of international students and skilled graduates across Australia to gain a better understanding of the motivations of international students to study in Australia, their educational and economic behaviours once they are in Australia, and the pathways that they choose to pursue once they have graduated from their chosen study option. Surveying allows the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to identify what works well, what needs to change, and what clients value the most.
Why have you been asked to participate?
Students who hold student visas (and their spouses) and recent graduates who hold a Skilled Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) have been asked to participate in this study through a random selection exercise.
The survey form contains questions about you, your home country, past and present study options and your future aspirations. The answers that you give and those from other respondents will be combined to provide an overall picture of how satisfied people are with the Department. The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. Please follow the link to access the survey (http://surveys.globalepanel.com/wix/p472930158.aspx?r=8002&s=NELQAULP). We hope that you will be able to assist us by completing the questionnaire.
Confidentiality
Should you decide to complete the survey, all your responses and personal details will be kept confidential. Your confidentiality is protected by the Privacy Act and your name will not be connected to your answers at any time. Please be assured that your involvement in this survey or your decision not to complete the survey will have no effect on future dealings with DIAC.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties or have any questions about completing this survey please contact the I-view management team on (1800 I-view). If you wish to discuss the authenticity of this project, please contact DAIC on The National Enquires Line 131 881 or research@immi.gov.au. If you have any general questions about this survey, please contact UQSRC on (07) 334 67801 or uqsrc.surveys@uq.edu.au
Yours sincerely
Prof. Paul Boreham
Director
UQSRC
Felicity Ayliffe
A/g Director, Students Section
Education and Tourism Branch
International Student Visas Survey
I am writing to request your participation in an important study of international students and skilled graduates being undertaken by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). DIAC has engaged The University of Queensland Social Research Centre (UQSRC), with the assistance of I-view Pty Ltd, to conduct a survey of international students and skilled graduates across Australia to gain a better understanding of the motivations of international students to study in Australia, their educational and economic behaviours once they are in Australia, and the pathways that they choose to pursue once they have graduated from their chosen study option. Surveying allows the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to identify what works well, what needs to change, and what clients value the most.
Why have you been asked to participate?
Students who hold student visas (and their spouses) and recent graduates who hold a Skilled Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) have been asked to participate in this study through a random selection exercise.
The survey form contains questions about you, your home country, past and present study options and your future aspirations. The answers that you give and those from other respondents will be combined to provide an overall picture of how satisfied people are with the Department. The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. Please follow the link to access the survey (http://surveys.globalepanel.com/wix/p472930158.aspx?r=8002&s=NELQAULP). We hope that you will be able to assist us by completing the questionnaire.
Confidentiality
Should you decide to complete the survey, all your responses and personal details will be kept confidential. Your confidentiality is protected by the Privacy Act and your name will not be connected to your answers at any time. Please be assured that your involvement in this survey or your decision not to complete the survey will have no effect on future dealings with DIAC.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties or have any questions about completing this survey please contact the I-view management team on (1800 I-view). If you wish to discuss the authenticity of this project, please contact DAIC on The National Enquires Line 131 881 or research@immi.gov.au. If you have any general questions about this survey, please contact UQSRC on (07) 334 67801 or uqsrc.surveys@uq.edu.au
Yours sincerely
Prof. Paul Boreham
Director
UQSRC
Felicity Ayliffe
A/g Director, Students Section
Education and Tourism Branch