Survey data from Uzbek undergraduates

Visa Overstays Among Uzbek Participants in the Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Program<br>This dataset was gathered for a project investigating the determinants of visa overstays among Uzbek undergraduate alumni of the U.S. Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Program. The SWT is a short-term cultural exchange program that requires participants to leave the United States once their visa expires. Overstaying a visa beyond this time limit is illegal immigration. This study uses survey responses from Uzbek SWT alumni to identify the elements that influence overstay decisions. The survey contains data on students' demographics, prior travel experience, social networks, past Summer Work and Travel experience, education, and financial background.<br>Data Collection Methodology<br>- Survey Design: A structured online questionnaire was developed based on variables identified in the literature on migration, student mobility, and illegal immigration. Questions were reviewed for ethical compliance, objectivity, and avoidance of sensitive/privacy risks under supervisor guidance.<br>- Sampling: Snowball sampling was employed via social media (Instagram, Telegram, Facebook) to reach Uzbek SWT alumni. Proactive outreach was made to networks and potential connections who took part in the SWT program, including individuals who might have overstayed.<br>- Timeframe: Data collection took over 4 months.<br>- Total Respondents: 122 Uzbek SWT alumni.<br>- Visa Overstayers - those who are currently present in the USA: 41 participants (34.4% of the sample).<br>- Returned Participants: 81 participants (returned post-program).<br><br>Data Processing<br>- Data is fully cleaned and coded (e.g., categorical variables are standardized, and missing values are addressed).<br>- Regional/University identifiers are anonymized where necessary to protect participant privacy.<br>Ethical &amp; Validity Assurance<br>- Ethical Compliance: The questionnaire was screened to eliminate leading questions, personal identifiers, or psychological risks; Approved by WIUT`s Research Ethics Panel.<br>- Validity: Measures derived from established literature and peer-evaluated constructs.<br>- Reliability: Configural invariance tests confirmed consistent measurement across respondent groups.<br>Do file that contains all the research codes is also included to validate the results of this study.<br>