Question 1

Does Dental Health Associates of Texas sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dental Health Associates of Texas has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 488 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 Health Associates of Texas, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 488 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 Health Associates of Texas?

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 Health Associates of Texas's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Dental Health Associates of Texas has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	489
2023	2	2	0	0	449

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentist G-100-24229-272700	$170,000	Kyle, TX	Aug 16, 2024	Dec 30, 2025	501	Certified
Dentist G-100-24074-800909	$120,000	Kyle, TX	Mar 14, 2024	Jul 3, 2025	476	Certified
Dentist G-100-23289-432913	$156,000	San Antonio, TX	Oct 16, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	500	Certified - Expired
Dentist G-100-23179-150659	$155,000	Bee Cave, TX	Jun 28, 2023	Jul 30, 2024	398	Certified

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