H4 Pathways Austin - Student Survey 2026

Phase 1 of 4Identity & Background

01First Name*

02School Name*

Any school in the Austin area (not limited to RRISD)

04Are you on a visa that restricts your ability to work or intern in the US?*

Yes - H4 (dependent of H1B) Yes - L2 (dependent of L1) Yes - F2 (dependent of F1 student visa) Yes - Other restrictive visa No - US Citizen or Green Card holder (ally / supporter)

Which visa?

05Unweighted GPA Range

06Weighted GPA Range

07Are you enrolled in a CTE track? (Select all that apply)

Business / Entrepreneurship STEM / Engineering (PLTW) Health Sciences Law / Government / Mock Trial Computer Science / IT Arts / Media / Communications Other CTE track Not enrolled in CTE

Phase 2 of 4Quantifying the Barrier

09Have you ever been rejected from a program, internship, volunteer role, competition, or job specifically because you lacked an SSN or work authorization?*

Yes No Not sure / possibly

How many times in the last 12 months?

1 time 2 times 3-4 times 5 or more

10Have you ever stopped filling out an application when it asked for a Social Security Number?*

This could be a job, internship, volunteer program, research application, or any opportunity

Yes - more than once Yes - once I never even started (assumed they would ask) No, it has not come up yet

11On a scale of 1-10, how much does your visa status limit your confidence in your future career success in the US?*

1 = No impact at all : 10 = Severely limits my confidence

12"My school's current career resources are not designed for students with my visa status."*

Phase 3 of 4Validating the Workshop Model

13Would you participate in free, company-led educational workshops or masterclasses (group seminars, no onboarding or work required)?*

Yes, definitely Probably yes Not sure Probably not

14Would you sign a confidentiality and liability waiver to participate?*

Yes Yes, after my parents review it Not sure No

15Which group educational formats interest you most? (Select all that apply)

Tap the i icon to see what each format looks like

Technical Stack Masterclassesi

Company engineers teach development tools they use - pure lecture format, no active database access.

Simulated Corporate Case Studiesi

Students collaborate in small groups to solve a fictional business project prompt.

Executive Speed-Networking Roundtablesi

Short rotations of small-group Q&A sessions with multiple company leaders.

Resume & Interview Prep Seminarsi

Corporate recruiters host workshops on what they actively look for in applications.

Industry Panel / Career Q&Ai

A panel of company professionals answer audience questions about their industry and career paths.

16Which industries are your top priorities? (Select up to 3)*

17Do you have reliable transportation to companies in North Austin or Round Rock?

Yes - I can drive or get a ride Sometimes / depends on timing No - transportation is a barrier

Phase 4 of 4Network & Your Story

18Do you know 3 or more other students who face the same visa barriers?

Yes - several Maybe 1-2 No / not sure

19Would you be willing to serve as a Student Ambassador for H4 Pathways at your school?

Yes Maybe - tell me more No

20In your own words: what opportunity do you wish existed for you?

We may use your response anonymously in our regional advocacy reports to school boards and Austin companies. We will never use your name without separate written permission.

21May we use your anonymous response in our pitch materials?

Yes - anonymous use is fine No - keep it private

22Stay Connected

I'm open to being contacted about H4 Pathways Austin workshops and opportunities when they become available.

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