Qiqi, Author at NSLegal

Got relevant work experience? This lower-threshold “employer sponsorship” option offers a pathway to PR! FAQ on timelines and costs included!

May 3, 2026 by Qiqi

Australian employer-sponsored visas are mainly divided into temporary employer-sponsored visas and permanent employer-sponsored visas. The current temporary employer-sponsored visa categories include the 407 visa, 482 visa, and 494 visa. The permanent employer-sponsored visa is the 186 visa. Our previous article covered the 482/494/186 visas in detail – you can review it here: Recent approvals for accounting/ICT and other occupations! Still scrambling for points on the 189/190/491? Still waiting for an invitation? Switch to this PLAN A!

Latest Official Immigration News! Department of Home Affairs Officials Believe 189 May Recover Next Financial Year? Visa Processing Arrangements! State Sponsorship Quotas and Application Status!

May 3, 2026 by Qiqi

The relevant officials are discussing the settings and composition of the 21-22 FY migration program plan. They understand the impact of the pandemic on Australia’s population, and also recognise the importance of migration for Australia’s post-pandemic recovery. Every aspect will be considered, such as how to help regional areas, and they will also listen to opinions from various parties. There is no definitive news yet.

Officials expect that accurate news will be available around the release of the next financial year’s budget in May 2021.

200+ Occupations in Marketing, IT, Finance and More Get a Direct Pathway to PR! Transition to Permanent Residency Cut by One-Third! The Biggest Boost to Employer Sponsorship in Years!

April 19, 2026May 8, 2024 by Qiqi

Encouragingly, last Friday the Department of Home Affairs website officially announced the new policy for subclass 482 visa holders, which can fairly be described as throwing the door wide open.

Take note: this announcement is not merely an idea or a proposal. Since it has been issued through the Department of Home Affairs website, it means the framework for changes to employer sponsorship over the short-to-medium term has essentially been confirmed. The exact timing of each step is expected to be updated before long.

The validity period of a Bridging Visa is tricky! Isn’t it valid until the new visa is granted? Under what circumstances or when does it expire?

April 19, 2026October 4, 2023 by Qiqi

Regarding when a Bridging Visa takes effect, please refer to my earlier article “Can a Bridging Visa Take Effect Immediately After Lodgement? A Detailed Explanation of Priority Between Different Visas”. Today we will discuss when a Bridging Visa ceases to be in effect.

In most cases, the validity period of a Bridging Visa does not need to be discussed. Normally, once the substantive visa being applied for is granted, the Bridging Visa automatically ceases. So what we are discussing today is actually some special circumstances.

So many recent wins for employer sponsorship! As an employer, can I sponsor my employee for PR? Free self-assessment, worth saving

April 19, 2026May 31, 2023 by Qiqi

The May immigration reform meeting marked the beginning of a golden era for employer sponsorship.

Unlike previous articles, today I will analyse and answer the following questions from an employer’s perspective:

What has changed in employer sponsorship policy?
What does this mean for me and my company?
Can I also sponsor my employees to get PR?
What conditions must my business meet in order to provide sponsorship?
What obligations and costs come with sponsoring an employee?

The answers are all in this article.

New Financial Year PR Quota Allocation Released! 189 Points-Tested Actually Gains 4,500 Places! 190 and 491 Each Around 30,000! Employer Sponsorship Quota Increased Again!

April 19, 2026May 10, 2023 by Qiqi

When the 2023-24 Budget was announced last night, we only knew that there would be 190,000 PR places (if you missed it, see: 2023-24 Australian Budget | 190,000 PR Places, 70% to Skilled! Visa Fees Rise Sharply After 1 July!), with 70% going to the skilled stream. This morning, the Department of Home Affairs website updated the specific allocation of these 190,000 places!

When Does a Bridging Visa Cease? A Brief Discussion on Bridging Visa Validity

April 19, 2026April 12, 2023 by Qiqi

For the question of when a bridging visa comes into effect, please see my earlier article “Can a Bridging Visa Take Effect Immediately After Lodgement? A Detailed Look at the Priority of Bridging Visas Between Different Visas”. Today we will discuss when a bridging visa ceases.

In most cases, the validity period of a bridging visa is not really something that needs to be discussed. Normally, once the substantive visa that has been applied for is granted, the bridging visa naturally ceases. What we are discussing today, therefore, is actually a number of special situations.

Is There Still Hope After an Onshore Visa Refusal? Can You Still Apply for Immigration? A Detailed Guide to Section 48, AAT Appeals, and Visa Refusal Rescue Strategies!

April 19, 2026March 8, 2023 by Qiqi

The purpose of Section 48 is to prevent applicants from continuously renewing visas onshore in order to stay in Australia indefinitely. Imagine if, after a refusal, you could simply lodge again, wait on a bridging visa, and if refused again, pay to lodge once more — it would go on forever.

To prevent this, the Department of Home Affairs introduced Section 48, which provides that once an onshore visa application is refused (or a visa is cancelled), if you do not hold a substantive visa (note: a bridging visa is not a substantive visa; student visas, tourist visas, 485, etc. are substantive visas), you cannot lodge a further visa application (except for a small number of prescribed visa subclasses).