Question 1

Does Gentle Dental sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gentle Dental has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 Gentle Dental, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 Gentle 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 Gentle Dental's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gentle Dental has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	484
2023	1	1	476
2022	1	1	396

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Network Engineer G-100-24029-674641	$142,730	Vancouver, WA	Jan 29, 2024	May 27, 2025	484	Certified
General Dentist G-100-23228-270307	$120,000	Puyallup, WA	Aug 16, 2023	Dec 4, 2024	476	Certified - Expired
GENERAL DENTIST A-22083-30121	$96,928	AUBURN, WA	Apr 21, 2022	May 22, 2023	396	Certified

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