Green Card Oral Surgeon Jobs
Oral surgeon roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 and EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Surgical specialization and state licensure requirements mean most hiring hospitals and group practices are experienced with the full sponsorship process.
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INTRODUCTION
When you say “Yes” to Aspen Dental, you get a great career and so much more. From mentors invested in your success, to a support network that has your back, joining Aspen Dental can give you the career you never imagined and the financial well-being to live the life you always wanted. Aspen Dental’s mission is to change the smile of one patient, one team member, and one community at a time and we’re looking for YOU to help achieve that!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join the team as an Oral Surgeon and say ‘yes’ to:
- Built-in network of patient referrals
- Territory to call your own
- High needs patients
- Business support to handle all scheduling of patient procedures
- State-of-the-art facilities
With industry-leading new patient demand and 100% clinical autonomy, you’ll make a difference in the lives of your patients while enjoying access to:
- Ability to earn up to 40% higher than the national average earning potential for Oral Surgeons*
- Sign on bonus and paid relocation**
- Hundreds of hours of FREE Continuing Education (live and online)
- Instant peer network of 100+ specialists for clinical & developmental support
- Health insurance available for part-time positions
- Travel to multiple offices in your exclusive territory performing specialized clinical treatments.
- Assume quality of care for patients with wide spectrums of oral and maxillofacial health problems while adhering to the highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism.
- Perform the diagnosis and surgical treatments of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the head and mouth.
- Maintain affiliation with professional groups, dental associations and dental societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the local community.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- DDS or DMD from an accredited school required.
- Certification from The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery required.
ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL-BRANDED PRACTICES
Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.
Source: ADA
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Verify your credentials before PERM begins
Your dental degree and oral surgery residency must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before your employer files PERM. Foreign dental credentials that don't map cleanly to a U.S. DMD or DDS can delay the labor certification stage by months.
Target group practices over solo offices
Large oral surgery group practices and hospital-based departments have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with PERM timelines. Solo or small practices rarely have the infrastructure to manage a multi-year sponsorship process alongside patient care demands.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters oral surgeon roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to practices that have never filed PERM. Run your search by specialty and state to surface practices that have sponsored surgical roles before.
Confirm state licensure before your I-140 is filed
USCIS requires you to hold a valid state dental license to approve an EB-2 or EB-3 petition for an oral surgeon. If your license is still in process when your employer files the I-140, the petition can face a Request for Evidence.
Ask employers about the DOL prevailing wage early
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for oral surgeons in the specific metropolitan area where you'll practice. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level before accepting an offer, so there are no surprises during PERM filing.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 affect your timeline
EB-2 requires proof of an advanced degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers skilled professionals. For most countries, both categories have current priority dates, but nationals of India and China face backlogs that can add years regardless of which category your employer files under.
Green Card Oral Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an oral surgeon role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Oral surgery qualifies under both categories. EB-2 applies if you hold an advanced degree, such as a specialty certificate following your dental degree, or if your employer can demonstrate the role requires graduate-level credentials. EB-3 covers the role as a skilled professional. Your employer's attorney will determine which category fits your credentials and the job requirements, though EB-2 is the more common filing path for practicing oral surgeons.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for oral surgeons?
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while the green card is a permanent residence pathway with no cap at the EB-3 level and no lottery. PERM labor certification adds six to twelve months to the front end of the process, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a visa that must be renewed every few years. For oral surgeons who want to build a long-term practice in the U.S., the employment-based green card is the more stable route.
How can I find oral surgeon jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter oral surgeon roles by employers with a verified history of employment-based green card filings, which removes the guesswork of cold outreach. Practices that have sponsored surgical roles before already understand PERM timelines, prevailing wage obligations, and the I-140 filing process, which reduces delays on your end.
What is the PERM labor certification process for an oral surgeon position?
PERM is the first step your employer files with DOL before sponsoring your green card. The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For oral surgeons, the job requirements must match your actual credentials precisely. Any mismatch between the posted duties and your background can trigger an audit, which adds six to twelve months to the timeline.
Does state dental licensure affect my green card petition?
Yes. USCIS expects you to hold a valid state dental license by the time your I-140 is adjudicated. If you're still completing licensing requirements, such as passing the NBDE or a state clinical exam, your employer's attorney may recommend timing the I-140 filing to coincide with your expected licensure date to avoid a Request for Evidence.