2026 CIC Immigration Integration Survey

1
What is your country of birth?* This field is required.
2
How long have you lived in the US?* This field is required.
Less than 2 years
2 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
More than 20 years
3
Primary reason to move to Charlotte?
Job transferred to Charlotte
Relocated to accept a new job
Seeking better quality of life
To attend school
To be near family or friends
Settled in Charlotte with refugee agency
Other
4
Highest Level of Education* This field is required.
Less than High School
High School Diploma or equivalent
Vocational Degree
2 year (Associate’s) degree
College (Bachelor’s) degree
Master’s Degree
Professional Degree
Doctoral Degree
5
What is your employment status? * This field is required.
Own my own business
Full time
Part Time
Volunteer
Unemployed, looking for paid work
Unemployed, not looking for paid work
Attending School
Stay at home parent
Retired
Disabled
6
Where did you find information or assistance about starting or purchasing a business?* This field is required.
I asked someone else who had already started a business
Internet search
City or County staff member
City or County website
Community organization(s)
Legal services
I could not find the information or help that I needed
7
Category that best describes occupation:
Office/Administrative
Cleaning and maintenance
Construction
Food preparation, restaurant, or hotel
Health care
Legal services
Manufacturing
Military, Police or Fire
Sales and Retail
STEM
Social or educational services
Transportation
8
Next we want to learn a little bit more about the alignment between your training and education and your employment status. Please select the statement below that best describes how you feel about your current situation.* This field is required.
My job is in line with my training and education
There are no jobs available that match my training and education
I don’t have the skills needed for available jobs
My degree and/or certification(s) are not recognized here
Jobs are available in my field but I have not been selected for them
9
I feel connected to the Charlotte community as a whole.* This field is required.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
10
Local elected officials are responsive to my/my community’s needs and concerns.* This field is required.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
11
Please indicate whether or not you or someone in your household has done each of the following in the last 12 months. Check all that apply.
Attended a neighborhood meeting (neighborhood or homeowners’ association, Neighborhood Watch, etc.)
Contacted government staff (in-person, phone, email or web) for help or information
Attended or watched a local public meeting
Contacted local elected officials (in-person, phone, email or web) to express your opinion
Reported a crime to the police in Charlotte
Voted in a political election
None of the above
12
In this country, are you part of any of the following groups: Check all that apply.* This field is required.
A religious/spiritual community or place of worship
A political party
A trade organization
A cultural organization
A non-profit service organization
A social club
A neighborhood organization
A Parent-Teacher Association or other school group
A recreational sports league
13
Do you know of an association that helps immigrants, refugees, or expatriates? If yes, please list them.
14
Charlotte is welcoming to people born in other countries.* This field is required.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
15
I feel safe in my neighborhood. * This field is required.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
16
It is easy to get to the places I usually have to go (work, stores, school, etc.)* This field is required.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
17
I have affordable, quality housing available to me.* This field is required.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
18
I would recommend living in Charlotte to someone who asks.* This field is required.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
19
What is your primary mode of transportation? Select only one.* This field is required.
Own vehicle (car, truck, van, etc.)
Shared or borrowed vehicle (car, truck, van, etc.)
Bus
Light rail
Walk or bike
Other
20
What financial services have you used here in Charlotte?* This field is required.
Savings account at a bank or credit union
Checking account at a bank or credit union
Received a loan from a bank or credit union
Check-cashing business
Received a loan from a friend or family member
Credit card issued in the United States
None of the above
21
In which category is your age?* This field is required.
18 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 64 years
65 years or older
22
What is your gender? * This field is required.
Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to respond
23
What languages do you speak?* This field is required.
24
About how much do you anticipate your household’s total income will be for the current year?* This field is required.
Less than $20,000
$20,000 to $39,999
$40,000 to $59,999
$60,000 to $79,999
$80,000 to $99,999
$100,000 or more
25
What are things Charlotte can do to help immigrants feel welcome here?* This field is required.
26
Please share what Zip Code you live in. If you do not know or are not comfortable sharing it, please indicate which area of Charlotte you live in (For example, east, west, north, etc.).
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