2017 immigration recruitment news

Here are some notable immigration recruitment news stories from 2017:

  1. H-1B Visa Lottery Results Released: In March 2017, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the results of the H-1B visa lottery, which determines the selection of foreign workers for specialty occupations in the US. (Source: USCIS)
  2. DACA Recipients Face Uncertainty: In September 2017, the Trump administration announced plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protected young undocumented immigrants from deportation. The decision sparked widespread protests and calls for reform. (Source: CNN)
  3. Travel Ban 2.0: In March 2017, the Trump administration issued a revised travel ban, which targeted six Muslim-majority countries and suspended the US refugee program. The ban was blocked by federal courts, but the administration appealed the decision. (Source: The New York Times)
  4. H-2B Visa Cap Reached: In June 2017, the USCIS announced that the cap on H-2B visas for low-skilled workers had been reached, leading to concerns about labor shortages in industries such as hospitality and agriculture. (Source: NPR)
  5. Immigration Reform Proposals Introduced: In January 2017, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Immigration Reform and Border Security Act, which aimed to provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and strengthen border security. (Source: The Hill)
  6. USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees: In June 2017, the USCIS increased the premium processing fee for H-1B, L-1, and other non-immigrant visa petitions, citing the need to offset the cost of processing complex cases. (Source: USCIS)
  7. DOL Proposes Changes to H-1B Wage Rules: In October 2017, the US Department of Labor proposed changes to the H-1B wage rules, which would require employers to pay foreign workers the higher of the prevailing wage or the actual wage paid to US workers in the same occupation. (Source: The Hill)
  8. ICE Raids Target Undocumented Immigrants: In January 2017, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched a series of raids targeting undocumented immigrants in the US, leading to widespread criticism and calls for reform. (Source: The Washington Post)
  9. USCIS Launches Online Filing System: In June 2017, the USCIS launched an online filing system for non-immigrant visa petitions, allowing employers to submit applications electronically. (Source: USCIS)
  10. Immigration Advocates Protest Trump's Immigration Policies: Throughout 2017, immigration advocates and protesters demonstrated against the Trump administration's immigration policies, including the travel ban, border wall, and deportation efforts. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few of the many immigration recruitment news stories from 2017. The year was marked by significant changes to US immigration policies and ongoing debates about the role of immigration in the US economy and society.