Question 1

Does SMILELAND DENTAL, COMFORT DENTAL sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMILELAND DENTAL, COMFORT DENTAL has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 SMILELAND DENTAL, COMFORT DENTAL, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 SMILELAND DENTAL, COMFORT DENTAL?

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 SMILELAND DENTAL, COMFORT DENTAL's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SMILELAND DENTAL, COMFORT DENTAL has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	512
2023	1	1	479
2022	2	2	305
2016	1	1	244

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
DENTIST G-100-24185-175068	$150,000	Tulare, CA	Jul 3, 2024	Dec 3, 2025	518	Certified
DENTIST G-100-24033-689654	$150,000	Visalia, CA	Feb 2, 2024	Jun 25, 2025	509	Certified
DENTIST G-100-24004-616930	$150,000	Bakersfield, CA	Jan 4, 2024	May 28, 2025	510	Certified
DENTIST G-100-24002-610722	$150,000	Tulare, CA	Jan 2, 2024	May 28, 2025	512	Certified
DENTIST G-100-23223-259950	$150,000	Visalia, CA	Aug 11, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	479	Certified - Expired
Dentist A-22334-65454	$65,894	Bakersfield, CA	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 9, 2023	342	Certified-Expired
DENTIST A-22032-05832	$93,454	VISALIA, CA	Feb 2, 2022	Oct 27, 2022	267	Certified-Expired
Dentist A-16229-42854	$74,298	Bakersfield, CA	Aug 18, 2016	Apr 19, 2017	244	Certified

SMILELAND DENTAL, COMFORT DENTAL — Green Card PERM Data

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