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Is being selected in the first-visa ballot the same as a visa grant?

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Curated answer No. The published ballot process selects people who may apply for the first 462 visa. Selection and the subsequent visa assessment are separate stages. 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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