New Zealand has introduced a Partner of Military Work Visa that allows foreign partners of military personnel to live, work, and study in the country without needing a job offer. According to Legit.ng, the visa costs NZD $1,630. The scheme is aimed at supporting the families of military personnel by easing relocation and employment barriers for their partners.

New Zealand is moving selected visa categories away from paper applications, affecting foreign applicants in those groups, according to Tuko. The report frames the shift as a process change rather than a new eligibility rule and advises applicants to check whether their category is included before submitting. Details on who is affected and required steps were not specified in the feed.

New Zealand has outlined the categories of international students who are not permitted to take up employment while holding a student visa, according to a report by Legit.ng. The guidance clarifies which student visa holders are excluded from working under the country's current immigration rules. The move is intended to make the conditions attached to student visas clearer for international students considering study in New Zealand, though specific details of the restricted categories were not provided in the report.

New Zealand has outlined work-hour limits for international students holding student visas, saying permitted hours depend on the type of course. According to Legit.ng, most student visa holders are allowed part-time work, while some categories are exempt from the usual limits. The guidance clarifies conditions under which students may work while studying, but the blurb does not provide exact hour thresholds, affected courses, implementation dates, or comments from New Zealand authorities.

Canada has provided detailed information regarding the requirements for obtaining a visitor visa, including eligibility criteria, associated fees, processing times, and necessary documentation for individuals intending to make temporary visits to the country.

The US Department of State has clarified the work experience requirements for Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery applicants who do not have a secondary school education, according to Tuko. The clarification outlines the conditions such applicants must meet to qualify for the lottery. The guidance is relevant to prospective immigrants seeking entry to the United States through the annual DV program, which offers permanent residency to applicants from countries with historically low immigration rates.