Question 1

Does Dental Professionals of Virginia, PC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dental Professionals of Virginia, PC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 464 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 Professionals of Virginia, PC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 464 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 Professionals of Virginia, PC?

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 Professionals of Virginia, PC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Dental Professionals of Virginia, PC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	4	4	479
2023	1	1	386
2016	1	1	65

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentist G-100-24267-356524	$121,014	Manassas, VA	Sep 23, 2024	Feb 5, 2026	500	Certified
Dentist G-100-24198-199360	$120,000	Winchester, VA	Jul 16, 2024	Nov 14, 2025	486	Certified
Dentist G-100-24178-148213	$106,496	Charlottesville, VA	Jun 25, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	454	Certified
Dentist G-100-24124-955128	$150,000	Winchester, VA	May 3, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	474	Certified
Dentist A-23041-00500	$120,000	Chesapeake, VA	Mar 8, 2023	Mar 28, 2024	386	Certified-Expired
Dentist A-16193-31378	$120,000	Staunton, VA	Oct 3, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	65	Certified-Expired

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