Question 1

Does Network of California Dental Professionals sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Network of California Dental Professionals has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 479 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 Network of California Dental Professionals, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 479 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 Network of California Dental Professionals?

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 Network of California Dental Professionals's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Network of California Dental Professionals has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	5	5	0	0	487
2023	4	4	0	0	425

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentist G-100-24135-994252	$141,440	Alamo, CA	May 14, 2024	Sep 5, 2025	479	Certified
Dentist G-100-24131-979706	$151,840	Clovis, CA	May 9, 2024	Sep 5, 2025	484	Certified
Dentist G-100-24053-737864	$139,360	Castro Valley, CA	Feb 21, 2024	Jun 13, 2025	478	Certified
Dentist G-100-24047-723941	$156,000	Manteca, CA	Feb 15, 2024	Jun 20, 2025	491	Certified
Dentist G-100-24047-723845	$156,000	Manteca, CA	Feb 15, 2024	Jun 20, 2025	491	Certified
Dentist G-100-23265-372027	$156,000	Elk Grove, CA	Sep 22, 2023	Feb 3, 2025	500	Certified - Expired
DENTIST A-23046-02134	$130,000	Brentwood, CA	Feb 15, 2023	Mar 21, 2024	400	Certified-Expired
DENTIST A-23037-98111	$90,000	Castro Valley, CA	Feb 10, 2023	Mar 11, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
DENTIST A-23013-87488	$100,000	Manteca, CA	Jan 17, 2023	Feb 26, 2024	405	Certified-Expired

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