Question 1

Does Alpha Dental of Dartmouth sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alpha Dental of Dartmouth has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 Alpha Dental of Dartmouth, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 Alpha Dental of Dartmouth?

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 Alpha Dental of Dartmouth's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Alpha Dental of Dartmouth has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	476
2023	1	1	0	532
2022	1	1	0	253

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentist G-100-24240-295973	$221,000	Dartmouth, MA	Aug 27, 2024	Dec 15, 2025	475	Certified
Dentist G-100-24229-272372	$221,000	Dartmouth, MA	Aug 16, 2024	Aug 22, 2024	6	Withdrawn
General Dentist G-100-24029-673823	$100,318	Franklin, MA	Jan 29, 2024	May 19, 2025	476	Certified
General Dentist G-100-23355-585389	$137,472	Franklin, MA	Dec 21, 2023	Jun 5, 2025	532	Certified
General Dentist A-22117-46822	$150,000	Franklin, MA	Jun 20, 2022	Feb 28, 2023	253	Certified-Expired

Alpha Dental of Dartmouth — Green Card PERM Data

Alpha Dental of Dartmouth PERM & Green Card Filings

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