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Department of Homeland Security to Accept Petitions for 30,000 Additional H-2B Visas Beginning May 8

Lexington, Ky. (May 6, 2019) — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it will begin accepting petitions on Wednesday, May 8 for 30,000 additional H-2B visas restricted to returning workers for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019.  Rules set to be published in Wednesday’s Federal  Register include the following language. “Starting on the expected date of May 8, 2019, eligible petitioners seeking additional … Read more

TOC Successfully Hosts 235 Attendees at Membership Teleconference – Recording Available

On Saturday, March 16, 235 people attended TOC’s membership teleconference! This meeting was aimed at helping horsemen gain clarity on the recent events and the upcoming equine welfare changes.   Conference Recording:   Don’t miss upcoming TOC clinics, seminars and other events — click here to be added to our email list and receive advance notifications! To … Read more

TSG & TOC Reach Agreement to Improve Horse Racing in California

THE STRONACH GROUP & THOROUGHBRED OWNERS OF CALIFORNIA REACH HISTORIC AGREEMENT TO IMPROVE HORSE SAFETY, WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OF HORSE RACING IN CALIFORNIA Arcadia, CA (March 16, 2019) – Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) today reached an historic agreement to protect the safety and welfare of horses … Read more