Question 1

Does Apple Tree Dental sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apple Tree Dental has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 148 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 Apple Tree Dental, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 148 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 Apple Tree 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 Apple Tree Dental's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Apple Tree Dental has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	442
2023	2	2	382
2022	1	1	364
2018	2	2	95
2017	3	3	146

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentist G-100-24144-031712	$150,000	Coons Rapid, MN	May 23, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	442	Certified
Dentist G-100-23168-121517	$135,000	Rochester, MN	Jun 17, 2023	Jul 12, 2024	391	Certified
DENTIST A-23136-43304	$130,000	Coon Rapids, MN	May 16, 2023	May 23, 2024	373	Certified
DENTIST A-22297-44725	$125,000	Rochester, MN	Oct 24, 2022	Oct 23, 2023	364	Certified-Expired
DENTIST A-18215-04483	$135,200	Rochester, MN	Aug 3, 2018	Oct 4, 2018	62	Certified-Expired
DENTIST A-17339-17982	N/A	FERGUS FALLS, MN	Jan 9, 2018	May 16, 2018	127	Certified
DENTIST A-17340-18378	N/A	Hawley, MN	Dec 7, 2017	May 4, 2018	148	Certified
DENTIST A-17339-17999	N/A	Mounds View, MN	Dec 6, 2017	May 1, 2018	146	Certified
DENTIST A-17339-17988	N/A	MADELIA, MN	Dec 6, 2017	May 1, 2018	146	Certified

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