Question 1

Does Dental Dreams sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dental Dreams has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 280 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 Dental Dreams, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 280 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 Dental Dreams?

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 Dental Dreams's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Dental Dreams has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	484
2023	1	0	1	—
2022	1	1	0	400
2021	1	1	0	157
2020	1	1	0	224
2017	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentists G-100-24200-205227	$190,000	Lawrence, MA	Jul 18, 2024	Nov 14, 2025	484	Certified
Dentists G-100-23221-250067	$185,000	Worcester, MA	Aug 9, 2023	Jul 9, 2024	335	Withdrawn
Dentist A-22301-47903	$84,947	Springfield, MA	Nov 15, 2022	Dec 20, 2023	400	Certified-Expired
Dentist A-21060-56792	$140,380	Philadelphia, PA	Mar 9, 2021	Aug 13, 2021	157	Certified
Dentist A-20211-82703	$150,000	Philadelphia, PA	Aug 11, 2020	Mar 23, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Dentist A-17209-69432	$150,000	Philadelphia, PA	Aug 1, 2017	Aug 3, 2017	2	Withdrawn

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