A Danish employer may be confident that you can perform a job, while your immigration application still leaves an important question unanswered: does your completed education meet the requirement attached to that occupation? For applicants using the Positive List for People with a Higher Education, this deserves attention before the application is submitted. A work permit lawyer can help organise the evidence around the actual qualification requirement instead of relying on a job title or a strong CV.
This article explains how to prepare evidence of the educational match.
Start with the exact occupation entry
SIRI’s Positive List specifies educational requirements for individual occupations. All positions on the higher-education list require a completed higher educational programme, but the required level and field differ. Some entries also specify Danish professional authorisation or recognition. Use the current entry rather than a screenshot from an earlier recruitment process.
Create a short record containing the occupation title, occupation code, educational wording, and date checked. This is a useful working document for both you and the employer. If the entry refers specifically to an IT education, for example, the application should explain the relevant academic content instead of simply stating that you have a bachelor’s degree.
Make the connection visible
Prepare a comparison with three columns: the listed educational requirement, your qualification, and the document supporting the comparison. Identify uncertainty openly. A degree title translated into English may conceal important differences in subject, duration, or specialisation.
For illustration, imagine an applicant with a general business degree who has subsequently completed software courses. The evidence review should ask whether those courses form part of a completed qualification meeting the listed education requirement. A collection of course certificates should not be presented as a university degree. This example highlights a question to investigate; it does not predict SIRI’s decision.
Build a coherent qualification file
Recommended preparation includes the final diploma, academic transcript, and a clear explanation of the programme’s duration and subject. Where relevant, add a diploma supplement or an official description of the qualification. The Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science publishes documentation requirements for foreign-qualification assessments, including guidance on missing documents. An assessment and a permit decision serve different purposes.
Review every page for legibility. Scan the reverse side if it contains relevant information, and ensure that stamps, names, dates, and signatures remain visible. Keep original-language records together with any required translations. An informal translation of the degree title alone may leave the academic content unexplained.
If your name changed after graduation, prepare the connecting document and a short explanation. If the university reissued the diploma, keep the accompanying confirmation. These practical steps make it easier to follow the evidence without guessing why two records look different.
Clarify the employer’s description
Ask the employer to explain the principal tasks and the knowledge needed to perform them. A useful description identifies the work actually offered. It should not copy an occupation label merely to create an apparent match.
Consider whether the transcript supports that explanation. Highlight relevant modules in a separate index, while leaving the original transcript intact. If a module title is ambiguous, ask the institution for a factual description. Avoid adding claims about accreditation or equivalence that the institution has not confirmed.
Someone searching “lawyer visa” for help with this issue should ask specifically for a review of the education evidence against the selected Positive List entry.
Resolve uncertainty before relying on the application
Keep unanswered qualification questions in writing and identify who will obtain each missing document. The practical value of a work permit lawyer is a reasoned evidence review, not a promise that an attractive job offer guarantees approval.
Frequently asked questions
Does professional experience automatically replace a required degree?
Do not assume that it does. Check the exact educational wording and distinguish work references from proof of a completed qualification.
Should I provide a transcript as well as my diploma?
It is useful preparation when the field or programme content needs explanation. Follow the applicable application instructions and any request from SIRI.
What if the diploma is missing?
Contact the issuing institution about replacement records. The qualification-assessment authority also has guidance on missing documentation, but that does not guarantee acceptance in a permit application.
Can I rename my degree to match the list?
Use its accurate title. Explain the academic content through authentic records and translations rather than changing the qualification’s identity.
What should I bring to an initial review?
Bring the occupation entry, diploma, transcript, employer’s task description, and a list of any missing records. Ask Copernica Law to assess the education requirement before you make relocation commitments.
