Question 1

Does Smiles Dental sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smiles Dental has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 Smiles Dental, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 Smiles Dental?

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 Smiles Dental's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Smiles Dental has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	1	1	0	0	317
2018	2	2	0	0	59

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Dentist A-20217-84466	$138,653	Albuquerque, NM	Sep 15, 2020	Jul 29, 2021	317	Certified
Dentist A-18247-14233	$90,002	HARTFORD, CT	Oct 12, 2018	Dec 18, 2018	67	Certified-Expired
Dentist A-18197-97731	N/A	Hartford, CT	Jul 26, 2018	Sep 14, 2018	50	Certified

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