Denmark Immigration

[thisisme86]

Hi all,

I am an Indian national, working and living in the UK since past 6 years.

I am planning to move to DK next year with my Danish girlfriend. I am seeking advice about what is the preferred/most convenient immigration route for me to relocate to DK?
1. Since me and my girlfriend are going to get married soon (in UK and the papers are acceptable in DK; I have been in touch with Danish embassy regarding this), I am wondering if there is like a spouse visa or dependent visa that allows me to stay and work in Denmark?
2. I have briefly read about the family re-unification visa. What sort of time scales am I going to be looking at for processing this? Also, is this preferred route over others and why?
3. Green card scheme -
a. I have studied Masters degree in Engineering from a university in UK, under-graduation in engineering from India. So I will be eligible for 60 points for education (for postgrad in UK)?
b. I have also heard if I prove English language proficiency (yes English, I have read that on: http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_t ... rd-scheme/) I will get 40 points
c. Since I am living in UK for past 6 years with 4 years of work experience in UK, I will also be eligible for 10 points for adaptibility. Not sure whether I will also be eligible for an additional 5 points for adaptability for 1 year's legal stay and work in UK.
So that makes atleast 110 points (against 100 points requirement for green card eligibility). The question is: is it as easy as it sounds? or am I missing someting like a special clause?

Among the three routes above, which one is the best for me - I am planning to settle down in Denmark, so this is potentially a permanent relocation.

Some more info: I have started researching the job market in DK now. I plan to move to DK only after I have found a job. I have also started learning Danish so as to give myself a better chance of getting a job and also getting better integrated into the Danish society.

I look forward for some guidance/suggestions/answers etc


tak for hjælpen,

This Is Me

[CR001]

What is your current status in the UK?

[thisisme86]

I am currently working full time on a employee sponsored visa (Tier-2 general)

[CR001]

How long before you qualify for ILR and citizenship? Much easier way to relocate I would imagine.

[thisisme86]

Hi CR001,

Thanks for the reply.

I have to be on Tier-2 visa for 5 years consecutively before being qualified for ILR. I have, in my 4 years of professional life, spent 2 years on the previous PSW visa (Post Study Work) & 2 years on Tier 2 employee sponsored visa. So I have to spend 3 more years on Tier-2 visa before I qualify for ILR. But my girlfriend & I think it will be too late by then for some personal reasons. So we want to ideally relocate to DK next year, or if necessary, the year after that.


Thank you,

This Is Me

[CR001]

Have a read through this website to see how to go about getting the necessary stuff in place.

http://denmark.dk/en/practical-info/work-in-denmark/