Question 1

Does TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATES PA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATES PA has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 129 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 TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATES PA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 129 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 TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATES PA?

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 TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATES PA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATES PA has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2022	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	65
2017	1	1	0	129

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Endodontist A-22066-20092	$144,622	Houston, TX	Mar 16, 2022	May 15, 2024	791	Denied
Orthondontist A-18233-09730	$390,000	Houston, TX	Aug 22, 2018	Oct 26, 2018	65	Certified-Expired
Dentist A-17156-46614	N/A	Houston, TX	Jun 12, 2017	Oct 19, 2017	129	Certified-Expired

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