Question 1

Does Columbia Dental, P.C. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Columbia Dental, P.C. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 166 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 Columbia Dental, P.C., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 166 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 Columbia Dental, P.C.?

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 Columbia Dental, P.C.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Dental, P.C. has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	479
2018	2	2	0	166
2017	2	1	1	62
2016	1	1	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentist G-100-23195-191234	$96,533	HARTFORD, CT	Jul 14, 2023	Nov 4, 2024	479	Certified - Expired
General Dentist A-18113-66867	$156,000	New Haven, CT	Aug 7, 2018	Mar 12, 2019	217	Certified-Expired
Associate Dentist A-18012-30613	N/A	Enfield, CT	Feb 6, 2018	May 31, 2018	114	Certified
General Dentist A-17158-47825	N/A	New Haven, CT	Aug 6, 2017	May 30, 2018	297	Denied
Dentist A-17096-21895	$85,842	Manchester, CT	Apr 7, 2017	Jun 8, 2017	62	Certified
General Dentist A-16336-76244	$90,000	Hartford, CT	Dec 15, 2016	Feb 27, 2017	74	Certified-Expired

Columbia Dental, P.C. — Green Card PERM Data

Columbia Dental, P.C. PERM & Green Card Filings

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