Division of Compliance and Education

The Division of Compliance and Education ensures that DOL services are made available to immigrant communities.

Our Mission

The Division of Compliance and Education (DOCE) ensures the services, programs and protections of the Department of Labor are available to all workers – including the large and growing group of people who work in or move to New York from another country.

Our mission is to support and protect immigrants where necessary, help integrate immigrants into the economic fabric of the state, and support businesses with compliance and other services.

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Key Services

H-2A & H-2B FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION

H-2A: Temporary Agriculture Jobs

The New York State Department of Labor's Foreign Labor Certification Unit (FLCU) has a role in the processing of H-2A (temporary agricultural jobs). These certification may be obtained to bring foreign workers into the U.S. when it is demonstrated that there are insufficient qualified U.S. workers available and willing to perform the work.

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H-2B: Temporary Non-Agriculture Jobs

H-2B are temporary non-agricultural jobs visa applications. These certifications may be obtained to bring foreign workers into the U.S. when it is demonstrated that there are insufficient qualified U.S. workers available and willing to perform the work.

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Have a Question or Complaint About Compliance and Education?

If you would like assistance with Compliance and Education or would like to request additional information, please call our hotline at: 877-466-9757

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COMPLIANCE AND EDUCATION SPECIALISTS