Question 1

Does LAKEWOOD FAMILY DENTAL INC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LAKEWOOD FAMILY DENTAL INC 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 331 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 LAKEWOOD FAMILY DENTAL INC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 331 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 LAKEWOOD FAMILY DENTAL INC?

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 LAKEWOOD FAMILY DENTAL INC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

LAKEWOOD FAMILY DENTAL INC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	407
2022	2	2	321
2021	1	1	166

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR G-100-23164-105905	$102,419	FORT WAYNE, IN	Jun 13, 2023	Aug 7, 2024	421	Certified
ASSOCIATE DENTIST A-23059-06584	$102,440	FORT WAYNE, IN	May 10, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	392	Certified
OPERATIONS MANAGER A-22297-44701	$50,939	FORT WAYNE, IN	Nov 23, 2022	Oct 20, 2023	331	Certified-Expired
ASSOCIATE DENTIST A-22109-42599	$179,546	FORT WAYNE, IN	Jun 21, 2022	Apr 28, 2023	311	Certified
ASSOCIATE DENTIST A-20351-33795	$208,000	FORT WAYNE, IN	Jan 21, 2021	Jul 6, 2021	166	Certified

LAKEWOOD FAMILY DENTAL INC — Green Card PERM Data

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