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Immigrant Policies and Affairs

The Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs ensures that DOL services are made available to immigrant communities.
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Immigrant Policies and Affairs

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Our Mission

The Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs (DIPA) 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.

Language Access

Wondering what services are provided for Limited English Proficient New Yorkers?

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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.

Learn More about H2A
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.

Learn More about H2B

We're Here to Protect You

Prosecutorial Discretion
Prosecutorial Discretion is a new streamlined process for immigrant workers to obtain temporary protection from deportation and work authorization if they are involved in a labor dispute.
Excluded Workers Fund
The Excluded Workers Fund (EWF) provides financial help to New Yorkers who lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic and were left out of various federal relief programs.
Contact Us

Have a Question or Complaint About Immigrant Policies and Affairs?

If you are in need of assistance with Immigrant Policies and Affairs or would like to request additional information, call our hotline at: 877-466-9757

 

If you need additional assistance or want to file a complaint, please call: 1-888-4-NYSDOL (1-888-469-7365).