Applicants can apply: the submissions window for applications opens and applicants can start, edit, and submit their applications. AETOs will not have access to the applications until the submissions window closes.

Applicants must complete their applications: the submissions window for applications closes and no further applications or amendments to applications are allowed. AETOs can begin to download and assess applications and acknowledge receipt of applications. They can also begin to sift through applications, shortlist applicants and conduct interviews.

AETOs make offers to applicants: AETOs will make offers either through the Gateway system, by phone, or by email. All offers will be made on the same day at the same time.

AETOs are not able to make offers to applicants in advance of this date. They must not make informal or indicative offers in advance.

Applicants’ deadline for accepting initial offers: all applicants have a 7-day deadline to communicate acceptance of an offer (if any). Applicants will be able to accept an offer anytime up to the deadline.

If an AETO’s offer is declined by an applicant within the 7-day deadline, then they may immediately make a second-round offer.

If the 7-day deadline passes without the applicant accepting the offer, AETOs should send out second round offers within a reasonable time period.