Question 1

Does 42 North Dental Care sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 42 North Dental Care has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For 42 North Dental Care, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through 42 North Dental Care?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is 42 North Dental Care's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

42 North Dental Care has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	463
2023	1	1	488
2022	2	2	381

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
General Dentist G-100-24156-070267	$94,640	Chelmsford, MA	Jun 4, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	457	Certified
General Dentist G-100-24100-867619	$94,640	Newton Upper Falls, MA	Apr 9, 2024	Jul 22, 2025	469	Certified
General Dentist G-100-24029-673902	$94,640	Norwood, MA	Jan 29, 2024	May 7, 2025	464	Certified
General Dentist G-100-23349-569750	$94,640	Jamaica Plain, MA	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 16, 2025	488	Certified
Dental Director A-22221-03079	$166,629	West Roxbury, MA	Dec 8, 2022	Dec 15, 2023	372	Certified-Expired
General Dentist A-22221-03070	$208,000	Dover, NH	Nov 18, 2022	Dec 13, 2023	390	Certified-Expired

42 North Dental Care — Green Card PERM Data

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