Question 1

Does Familia Dental Lubbock PLLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Familia Dental Lubbock PLLC has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 107 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 Familia Dental Lubbock PLLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 107 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 Familia Dental Lubbock PLLC?

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 Familia Dental Lubbock PLLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Familia Dental Lubbock PLLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2019	1	1	66
2017	3	3	152
2016	1	1	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
General Dentist A-19190-28223	$182,000	Lubbock, TX	Jul 9, 2019	Sep 13, 2019	66	Certified
General Dentist A-17337-16918	N/A	Lubbock, TX	Dec 7, 2017	Aug 7, 2018	243	Certified
General Dentist A-17118-31421	$182,000	Lubbock, TX	Jun 13, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	107	Certified
General Dentist A-17117-31241	$182,000	Lubbock, TX	Jun 13, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	107	Certified
Orthodontist A-16253-51202	$187,200	Lubbock, TX	Sep 26, 2016	Dec 5, 2016	70	Certified-Expired

Familia Dental Lubbock PLLC — Green Card PERM Data

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