Foreign nationals who obtained a master’s degree at a Danish university may start working in Denmark from the time they apply to change status to an employment-based permit. Applicants must have a local job offer to be eligible. Most employment-based permit types are eligible for this expedited work start, including the Positive List Program for listed shortage occupations; Pay Limit Scheme for those meeting a high salary threshold; and researcher permit; among others. Previously, applicants required permit approval to start working, which currently takes one to four months to process.