To enter our prize draw to win a fre move to anywhere in the world courtesy of Robinsons, please complete this survey.  A winner will be drawn at random on 30th November 2009.  Please complete the survey in full to be guaranteed entry to the prize draw.

	Are you planning to or thinking about emigrating?
	Yes
	No

	Who might you emigrate with?
	On my own
	With my spouse/partner only
	With my spouse/partner and children
	With my children only

	If you have children, are they planning to stay in the UK?
	Yes
	No
	Undecided

	Is there a particular country you're considering emigrating to?
	Yes
	No

	Which country?
	Australia
	Canada
	New Zealand
	USA
	Other

	Had you previously considered emigrating to another country but changed your mind?
	Yes
	No

	Which country, and why did you change your mind?

	Is there a particular city or region that you are thinking about emigrating to?
	Yes
	No

	Which region or city is it, and why are you focused on moving there?

	Why have you chosen this particular country?
	Climate
	Job opportunities
	Business opportunities
	Will be financially better off
	Better house for same money
	More appealing lifestyle
	Friendly people
	Safe place to bring up children
	Better education for children
	Better healthcare
	Scenery
	Leisure / sports opportunities
	Easy country for which to obtain a visa

	Other (please specify)

	Which, if any, of the following factors influenced your decision to emigrate?
	Marital breakdown
	Someone you know emigrated
	Pressure of work
	Lack of work
	Cost of living in the UK
	Government policy
	Poor healthcare
	Children not happy at school
	Loutish culture
	Miserable people
	Miserable weather
	Pessimistic about Britain's future
	Litter-strewn streets
	A great holiday in our chosen destination

	Other (please specify)

	How confident are you that life in a new country will be better?
	Absolutely certain
	Very confident
	Quite confident
	Not particularly confident
	Not at all confident

	Has the quality of life in the UK deteriorated in your lifetime?
	Yes
	No
	Don't know

	What do you think you'll miss most about Britain?
	The countryside
	Four distinctive seasons
	Pubs
	British beer
	Television
	Newspapers
	British sense of humour
	Sense of fair play
	Proximity to Europe
	Food
	Shopping
	Nothing

	Other (please specify)

	Which three British 'personalities' will you miss the most?

	Which three British 'personalities' will you be most glad to see the back of?

	Do you have a job to go to abroad?
	Yes
	No

	How difficult was it to secure that job?
	Very difficult
	Fairly difficult
	Not too difficult
	Easy

	Other

	What has been the most difficult aspect of the process so far?
	Persuading partner that it's a good idea
	Persuading children that it's a good idea
	Persuading parents that it's a good idea
	Telling friends and family
	Quitting work
	Completing the paperwork
	Working out the finances
	Waiting to hear if your application is successful

	Who did you / do you most dread telling about your emigration plans?
	Mum
	Dad
	Brother(s) or sister(s)
	Grandparents
	Children
	Best friend
	Boss

	Who did / do you look most forward to telling?
	Mum
	Dad
	Brother(s) or sister(s)
	Grandparents
	Children
	Best friend
	Boss

	What's your biggest migration fear?
	Distance from family & friends
	Kids not settling in
	Unable to find work
	Moving back to the UK within one year with your tail between your legs

	Other (please specify)

	Have your emigration plans been affected by the credit crunch in any of the following ways...?
	Stagnant housing market delaying your emigration
	Unavailability of credit to pay for the process
	Cancelled / decided against a fact-finding trip

	If you are struggling to sell your property in order to fund your emigration, which of these options are you most likely to take?
	Sell property at reduced price
	Sell property to property-buying agency for a guaranteed - if low - price
	Let your property
	Delay emigration
	Give up

	For how long did you consider emigrating before applying for a visa?
	Less than 6 months
	6 months to 1 year
	1 to 2 years
	Up to 5 years
	Up to 10 years
	Not yet applied

	How long have you been engaged in the emigration process?
	Less than 6 months
	6 months to 1 year
	1 to 2 years
	2 to 3 years
	More than 3 years

	Have you contacted or will you contact any advertisers on the basis of seeing their ad in Emigrate magazine?
	Yes
	No

	How did / will you contact them?
	Email
	Phone
	Meet at an exhibition
	Through their website
	Don't know

	Have you used a consultant / lawyer to help with the immigration paperwork?
	Yes
	No

	What is your opinion of the service delivered?
	Excellent
	Satisfactory
	Unsatisfactory

	What type of visa have you applied for / will you apply for?
	Family
	Skilled
	Business
	Temporary work
	Student
	Other
	Don't know

	Why have you / are you applying for this visa in particular?
	It's my only option
	It's the quickest route for me
	It's the cheapest option

	If you are moving to Australia or Canada, does the visa you have (applied for) enable you to move anywhere in the country?
	Yes
	No

	Are you...
	Confident of obtaining a permanent visa in the near future
	Concerned as to how you make the move a permanent one

	When did you submit your application?  Please enter the month and year.

	Do you have your visa?
	Yes
	No

	What do you think about the length of time you have to wait for a visa?
	It doesn't matter
	It's the right amount of time to help you sort everything out
	It's frustrating
	It almost put me off wanting to emigrate
	It encouraged me to find a way to speed up the emigration process

	If you are hoping to speed up your emigration, do you plan to apply, or have you applied, for...?
	A regional visa (e.g., Australian state sponsorship or Canadian provincial nomination)
	A specific offer of employment?
	A work permit / temporary work visa?

	If you are hoping to speed up your emigration, do you plan to...
	Apply for a regional visa
	Attempt to secure an offer of employment
	Obtain a work permit / temporary work visa

	When do you hope to emigrate?
	Within 6 months
	In 6 months to 1 year
	1 to 2 years
	2 to 3 years
	More than 3 years

	Have you chosen a removals company?
	Yes
	No

	On what basis did you choose them? Please tick as many boxes as necessary.
	Eye-catching advert
	Price
	Customer service
	Suitable removal date offered
	Membership of various regulatory bodies

	Other

	Do you own...
	A vintage vehicle
	A motorcycle
	A cat
	A dog
	Another pet

	Which items will you take with you?
	Lounge furniture
	Dining furniture
	Bedroom furniture
	Kitchen appliances
	Kitchen utensils
	Everyday vehicle
	Vintage vehicle
	Motorcycle
	Bicycle(s)
	Pet(s)
	Items of sentimental value
	Clothes
	Bedding and towels
	TV
	DVD
	Stereo
	Power tools

	Other (please enter)

	Are you a regular reader of Emigrate magazine?
	Yes
	No

	Why not?
	Only just seen it for sale / heard about it
	Don't feel I need the information therein
	Not enough coverage of my chosen destination

	When you bought a copy of Emigrate for the first time, was it because...
	The cover image caught your eye on the news-stands?
	One or more of the features mentioned on the cover caught your eye?
	You flicked through the mag and wanted to read more
	A friend recommended it to you
	I've never bought it

	Do you have a favourite cover style?
	Yes - beach picture
	Yes - other scenic shots
	Yes - family
	Yes - city
	I like a mixture
	No

	Do you read...
	All of the content
	Only the content that is relevant to my emigration plans
	The content that is most relevant to me, plus some of the other content

	What would you like to see more of in Emigrate magazine?
	Extensive general features about emigration
	Destination features
	Employment features
	Personal stories
	Visa insights
	Financial advice
	Property
	Leisure stories
	Competitions
	Book offers

	Other (please enter)

	Which of the following would you like to see on the Emigrate2 website?
	Blogs
	Video diaries
	Expert podcasts
	A forum
	More news
	Tools to help you move

	Other (please enter)

	Do you have an interesting story regarding your emigration?
	Yes, please contact me so I can be featured in Emigrate magazine
	No, leave me alone!

To enter the prize draw, please enter your details below.

	Name (first name and surname)

	Address (inc postcode)

	Email address

	Daytime telephone number

	How old are you?
	Under 25
	25-34
	35-44
	45-54
	55-64
	65+

	What is your occupation?
	Trade
	Professional - healthcare
	Management
	Student
	Housewife/husband
	Retired
	Unemployed

	Other

	Please specify your occupation (e.g. nurse, teacher, carpenter, etc.)

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