H4 Pathways Austin - Student Survey 2026

Phase 1 of 4 Identity & 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 4 Quantifying 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 4 Validating the Externship Model

13Would you participate in an unpaid, observational externship (no work performed, no SSN 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 industries are your top priorities? (Select up to 3)*

16Do 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 4 Network & Your Story

17Do you know 3 or more other students who face the same visa barriers?

Yes - several Maybe 1-2 No / not sure

18Would you be willing to serve as a Student Ambassador for H4 Pathways at your school?

Yes Maybe - tell me more No

19In your own words: what opportunity do you wish existed for you? (Optional)

We may use your response anonymously in our pitch to RRISD and Austin companies. We will never use your name without separate written permission.

20May we use your anonymous response in our pitch materials?

Yes - anonymous use is fine No - keep it private

21Email address (to receive updates - optional)

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Your responses are confidential and used solely for H4 Pathways Austin research. Contact information is never shared with third parties. Story responses will only be used anonymously and only with your explicit permission above.

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