Breakthrough For Farmers: Starting Today, Can Apply For Guest Worker Program Electronically
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) said she was astounded to learn that one of the farmers in her Congressional District had mailed 18 pounds of paperwork to the Department of Labor (DOL) to apply for the same guest workers that had worked on her farm year after year. As a result, Hochul worked with the DOL to allow electronic filing and more timely responses to applicants.