Company Sponsorship vs. Green Card?

Last activity 17 November 2014 by KilbyandBilly

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KilbyandBillyMember15 November 2014 23:25:22

Hello! My husband and I are looking to move to Denmark from the US. He is a management consultant with insane analytical skills and an Engineering background. Neither of us speak Danish.

He just started job-hunting, but we were wondering if he would have a significantly better chance of finding a job in DK (from the US) if he obtains a green card first. Without the GC, he could still qualify for a work permit in accordance with the other schemes, however we just have no clue how keen Danish companies are to sponsor an American.

Any experiences or advice would be very welcome! Thanks!

lost_in_scandinaviaActive member17 November 2014 05:32:12

Please read this first before you decide to move here

http://www.thelocal.dk/20141103/unjust- … rd-changes

It is EXTREMELY difficult to find a job in Denmark if you're not speaking Danish unless you're one in a million expert in your field and that you are hired beforehand. It's always better to secure a job first (and have a company sponsored your moving)

KilbyandBillyMember17 November 2014 13:12:46

Hi Lost,
Thanks for your response, and for the link. It is indeed horrible what happened to the writer and her family and it is obviously not worth the heartbreak to go the GC route! We will continue to hope for the rare chance of securing a job beforehand.

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