International Education Fund Ltd. (IEF) was incorporated in New Zealand with the approval of New Zealand Registrar of Companies and certified by the Department of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand and the Chinese General Consulate in Auckland. Established in 1997, IEF headquartered in the central business district of Auckland with offices in Hong Kong and Macau. We have a professional and experienced team of attorneys, certified public accountants and licensed immigration advisers to provide customers with exquisite and intimate service. Our vision is to build a platform to offer opportunities for migrants, International students and investors to settle well and immerse in New Zealand community.
Important news: Immigration New Zealand will increase the overall visa application fee from October 1, please notice whether it is relevant to yourself!
Here are the fee changes for some popular visas:
Skilled Residence: From $4,290 to $6,450
Work Visa-Partner: From $860 to $1,630
Family Category: From $2,750 to $5,360
Permanent Resident Visa: From $240 to $315
Visitor Visa: From $211 to $341
Student Visa: From $375 to $750
Post-Study Work Visa: From $700 to $1,670
Accredited Employer Work Visa: From $750 to $1,540
These are the fee changes for some popular visas. If you need to know more about the changes of other visas, please contact our customer service!
If you plan to submit your visa application in the near future, make sure to submit it as soon as possible before the official price hike on October 1st!
The Fundraising Auction Dinner –A Recap of the Celebration of Complete Success
31-08-2022筹款拍卖晚宴圆满成功。首先是感谢IEF 国际教育基金梁生，梁太出钱出力，带头引领整个团队，朋友圈等一众商家积极认购台和筹款准备活动，筹拍卖品等。当然。非常大功劳就是已经服务廿多年最大银行的前亚洲部主任Cassadra Lee女士和先生的努力付出, 积极贡献, 卖抬，找赞助，组织义工团队，非常给力。有包括两位最得力的年青人Leon, Icy+义工团队，他们真的非常努力, 非常给力的超赞! 31 Aug 2022 evening fundraising dinner, it was the most successful fundraiser I’ve seen in decades in New Zealand. First of all, I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs Liang for their money and efforts, taking the lead in leading the entire team, circle of friends and other merchants to actively subscribe to the platform, fund-raising preparation activities, fund-raising auction items, etc. certainly. A very big credit is the hard work of Ms. and Mrs. Cassadra Lee, the former director of the Asia Department of the largest bank(ANZ) who has served ANZ bank for more than 20 years. Active contribution, sales promotion, sponsorship, and organization of volunteer teams are very powerful. There are two of the most capable young men, Leon, Icy. They really worked very hard, and they were amazing!
A very big credit is the hard work of Ms. and Mrs. Cassadra Lee, the former director of the Asia Department of the largest bank(ANZ) who has served ANZ bank for more than 20 years. Active contribution, sales promotion, sponsorship, and organization of volunteer teams are very powerful.
Event start about 6.30pm , but many guest did come earlier. 活动开始于下午6点30分左右，但许多客人确实提前来了。
6:45大屏幕播放wayne brown的短片
主要讲话嘉宾 Main speakers: 太平绅士，IEF国际教育基金总裁 Robson Liang梁力新先生 ,市长竞选候选人 Wayne Brown, Former Waitakere 市长 Bob Harvey (Wayne to introduce) , Chairman of Auckland Chinese Community Centre Inc. Mr Kai Luey (屋仑华侨会所主席), Chairman of Federation of the NZ Chinese Association (新西兰华人社团联合会)Steven Wong 黄玮璋会长
金鑫老师的小提琴独奏-Violin Solo by James Jin; Magic Show 魔术师豆豆
第一次抽奖 first lucky draw of the evening Midea 美的品脱立方除湿机
The first auction item of the night was won by Mr. Steven Wong. 国窖1573精选川南糯高粱、龙泉井水，遵循古法酿造工艺，经天然洞藏自然陈酿而成，具有“浓香醇厚、丰富细腻、酒不醉人人自醉”的风格特点，深得广大消费者的喜爱。
非常具有观赏性，收藏性，实用性和价值性都有的筹款拍品,有个别珍品应该已经是断市，加上有工党和国家党两位超重量级的，非常受欢迎的前总理亲笔签名!! 有钱也买不到的珍藏品。 Very ornamental, collectible, practical and valuable fundraising lots, there are individual treasures that should have been out of the market, plus there are two super heavyweight, very popular autographs of the former prime ministers of the Labor and National! These treasures that money can’t buy.
This old tawny Port 70th anniversary 1937 to 2007 Lincoln, signed by both former PM Sir John Key and former PM Hon Helen Clark
马纳庄园Elingamite限量版西拉, Signed by former PM Sir John Key
Matakana Estate Syrah 2005, signed by both former PM Sir John Key and former PM Hon Helen Clark
Chrissy Lu, when she first came to Matakana Estate and taste the 2005 vintage, and she decided to start a new chapter with wine culture.
There where 2005 Vintage
The 2005 vintage in Matakana was generally dry, albeit a little windy during flowering and fruit set, which produced well-spaced, evenly distributed grape bunches. The temperature remained moderate through the season, from 20 to 25 degrees C, and the nights were cool.There was a touch of rain from an ex-cyclone in late January, but thankfully this was not a major issue for the fruit.
In November 2012, a private dinner was held to commemorate the visit of HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to New Zealand at the exclusive Otahuna Lodge in Canterbury, the dinner was the final function attended by the royal couple and
included other dignitaries and heads of state including the New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key. They were to return to the UK the same evening via Northern Australia and Asia.
At the dinner, The Duchess of Cornwall requested a bottle of Pomerol, a red wine from the Bordeaux region of France. The main grape variety used in Pomerol is Merlot, which is traditionally blended with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Otahuna Lodge was unable to provide a Pomerol for the Duchess, they did have several Merlot Cabernet Franc blends from Hawkes Bay, including a number of wines with some age.
The Royal Family’s personal butler visited Otahuna’s cellar to assess the wines that would be considered closest in style to a Pomerol, after careful deliberation, they chose a bottle of the 2007 Matakana Estate Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Franc. This was the first vintage
Kia ora and welcome to Kamana Lakehouse, a high altitude, inspiring place of elegant comfort, and the perfect setting to immerse yourself in iconic views.
Our story is about Queenstown.
It is about lakeside holidays,winter sports, great food and soaking tubs.
It’s about keeping it real, slowing down, and stopping to talk to strangers.
It’s about trying new things, taking in the views, skis on snow and the water.
It’s about bikes, beautiful walks and fireworks during Winter Festival.
Almost all of the lots exceeded the estimated auction price. Thanks to the sponsors for the excellent, great value for money auction items. The organizers also carefully sorted out these items, carefully prepared the work, and put all these auction items online a few days in advance, so that more than a thousand people browsed and prepared to come to the auction.
Pacific Alpacas 100% Alpaca Fibre Fill Duvet Inner (King Size)
http://www.pacificalpacas.com has found in 2021 in Auckland, research, sales and promotion base in Rotorua, New Zealand.
We do focus on collecting the quality alpaca fibre from New Zealand Alpaca farmers, research and development the luxury duvets, ski jackets and alpaca fibre premium products and fashion.
More than 600 alpaca farms in New Zealand have been cooperating with us over 20 years, getting the best of best quality fibre and deep cleaning by organic processing, we have been set up the unique supply chain.
Pacific Alpaca has been gathering, processing 70% of the New Zealand alpaca fibre each year, turn it into quality products for high-end market in China, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, for luxury accommodation and families who have been enjoying the life-style with quality.
With special molecule cleaning technology of spring water, the alpaca fibre been through six deep clean by seven tanks, become to the unique natural duvet fibre.
The pattern on our duvet is designed by famous Maori designer, the inspiration is come from the Pounamu (Green Stone, Mountain Jade) of Southern Alps. Pacific Alpaca is member of International Alpaca Associations, has NZ Grown and NZ Made certificates.
The company adheres to the concept of harmonious development with nature, pure alpaca fibre, we do concern our products that are sustainable, biodegradable and strictly in line with ecological standards.
We focus on quality as number one issue, Pacific Alpaca provides high standard products for better life-style.
This is a complete success, and I would like to thank the Imperial Palace Restaurant that provides the venue. In fact, they had the CEO himself works very hard day and night, it only completing the test about 24 hours before the event. A very good LED large screen, Although we have been preparing and worrying a few months ago, it is difficult to get the right LED big screen repair or replacement in New Zealand. This work was not implemented until about three or four working days ago. Thank god for giving this success a care and affection.
Q: If we have been accredited under the previous system, do we have to apply for accreditation if we would like to hire migrants? A: Yes, you must apply for accreditation.
For Employers to be newly accredited
Q: If we would like to hire migrants on work visa types, such as post-study work or working holiday visas, or migrants who do work covered by the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, do we have to get accredited? A: No, you don’t have to get accredited.
Q: When can we apply for accreditation? A: From 23 May 2022.
Q: If we would like to hire 1 migrant worker, which type of accreditation should we apply? A: Go for Standard accreditation if you want up to 5 migrant workers on AEWVs at any one time.
Q: If we would like to hire 6 or migrant workers, which type of accreditation should we apply? A: Go for High-volume accreditation if you want 6 or more migrant workers on AEWVs at any one time.
Q: Can we upgrade from standard to high-volume accreditation? A: Yes, you can pay a fee NZD 480 to upgrade.
Q: We do not hold a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN), are we eligible? A: No, you must hold a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN).
Q: If we are not registered as an employer with the Inland Revenue Department, are we eligible? A: No, you must be a viable and genuinely operating business or organisation which is registered as an employer with the Inland Revenue Department.
Q: If we are the general partnership or sole trader and we are bankrupt or subject to a No Asset Procedure, are we eligible? A: No, you must not be bankrupt or subject to a No Asset Procedure.
Q: if we are the limited partnership and the general partners are bankrupt or subject to a No Asset Procedure, are we eligible? A: No, your general partners must not be bankrupt or subject to a No Asset Procedure.
Q: If we do not provide information about the local community and services such as accommodation and transportation options and employee work-related matters such as specific job or industry hazards to the employees, are we eligible? A: No, you must provide the information.
Q: If we are currently be included on a list of non-compliant employers for breaches of employment standards, are we eligible? A: No, you must comply with specific employment, immigration and business standards and not currently be included on the list.
Q: If we are subject to a stand-down period, are we eligible? A: No, you must not currently be subject to a stand-down period. If you have previously been subject to a stand-down period for an immigration offences or have previously been convicted for immigration offences and the penalty was a fine, the issue must have been rectified and the employer must have taken sufficient steps to prevent it from happening again.
Q: If we or our key people are banned from acting as a director or have a pattern of immigration offences in other businesses, are we eligible? A: No, you or your key people must not be banned from acting as a director or have a pattern of immigration offences in other businesses you or your key people have been involved in.
Q: How long will it take for accreditation processing? A: The estimated processing timeframe for standard and high-volume accreditation is 10 working days, where the employer has a standard business model, no history of non-compliance and all information necessary to make a decision has been provided with the application.
Q: How long we can be accredited? A: When you are approved for the first time you will receive employer accreditation for 12 months. Except franchisees and employers placing migrants on AEWVs with controlling third parties, all other employers will get accreditation for 24 months when they renew, providing their previous accreditation has not lapsed for 12 months or more.
Q: How can we maintain accreditation? A: You must still meet the accreditation requirements. INZ may do check include requesting information or doing a site visit. You must provide information requested, and provide access for site visits. If you do not, your accreditation will be revoked.
Q: What if we are under investigation or being prosecuted for breaching accreditation requirements? A: Your accreditation can be suspended, and you won’t be able to support any job check applications.
Q: What if our accreditation expires or is revoked? A: Any migrants already working for you can continue working for you, but you cannot hire any more migrants on AEWVs.
Q: What if we have submitted an application to renew our accreditation and it has not been processed by the time our existing accreditation expires? A: You may be granted interim accreditation valid for 3 months or until the subsequent application has been decided, whichever occurs first.
Job Check
Q: Once we are accredited, what is the next step? A: You can apply for a job check for each job you want to hire a migrant worker for from 20 June 2022.
Q: How many job quota can we apply? A: If you hold standard accreditation a job quota of up to 5 will apply. Each quota space is used when a job check is approved.
Q: What if the migrant in the job has their visa expire or cancelled, or the migrant is granted a variation of conditions to work for another employer? A: The job quota space will become available again.
Q: What are the basic requirements for job check? A: All jobs must pay the market rate and have terms and conditions that comply with New Zealand employment laws and standards. Other job check requirements will depend on the job’s pay rate and occupation.
Q: Do we have to advertise the job to New Zealanders? A: Except highly paid jobs (at least 200% of the median wage), all other jobs must be advertised.
Q: What is the median wage? A: Every job must pay at least the median wage. The median wage will increase from NZD $27.00 an hour to NZD $27.76 an hour on 4 July 2022, when the Accredited Employer Work Visa opens for applications. The median wage increase will apply to job checks submitted from 20 June 2022, when applications for the job check open.
Q: What are the advertising requirements? A: It should be for a minimum of 2 weeks, show significant terms and conditions including the minimum and maximum pay rate, the minimum guaranteed hours of work, the location of the job, the estimated actual earnings as well as minimum qualifications, work experience, skills or other specifications necessary to do the job.
Q: If we hire multiple positions for the same job, can it be included in one job check? A: Yes, it can be included in one job check if the job details are the same and are all covered by the same advertising (where required) and proposed employment agreement.
Q: How long will it take for job check processing? A: 10 working days.
Q: How long can Job check last? A: An approved job check is valid for 6 months or until you no longer hold accreditation, whichever is earlier.
For Migrants who look for a work visa
Q: If I am currently living and working in New Zealand on my current visa, do I have to apply for an AEWV? A: No, you can continue to work under the conditions of your current visa until it expires or you no longer meet the conditions of the visa.
Q: What if my current visa expires and I wish to remain in New Zealand? A: You will have to find a job paying at or above the median wage and your employer is accredited and has an approved job check. Once they have done these things, they can send you an invitation to apply for the AEWV.
Q: Do I have to provide the employment agreement? A: Yes, your accredited employer must provide you with a copy of the employment agreement and a copy of the signed employment offer and this agreement must comply with New Zealand labour laws and clearly show you the location, pay and working conditions for the job.
Q: What if I am currently paid below the median wage and my current visa expires? A: Your job must be paying at or above the median wage to apply for an AEWV. As the Government is considering whether there will be any exemptions to the median wage rule and whether additional restrictions should apply for a limited number of roles, and those will be further announced. On the other hand, some migrant workers who are currently paid below the median wage may qualify for the 2021 Resident Visa if they meet the scarce or settled criteria.
Q: Can I apply for AEWV if I am self-employed? A: AEWV holder cannot be self-employed.
Q: What are the other requirements for AEWV? A: You will need to show health, character, and skills and experience. If you have shown skills and experience previously, or through holding occupational registration, you won’t need to provide evidence again.
Q: When can I apply for an AEWV? A: It opens on 4 July 2022.
Q: How long will it take for AEWV processing? A: 20 working days.
Q: Would there be a pathway to residence? A: A pathway to residence will be introduced in the future for migrants who have held an AEWV for 2 years and are paid at least 200% of the median wage.
