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How much time does a selected first-visa ballot entrant have to apply?

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Curated answer The official ballot page gives selected entrants 28 calendar days after notification to apply. Registration, selection and the application deadline are different dates. Official reference (checked 2026-09-30): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process (official reference, opens in a new tab) General information. No lawyer or registered migration agent reviewed this editorial answer.

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