This thread is created for all those who have been contacted by CO from GSM Brisbane. Please share your experience and timelines so that we can get an idea about some future updates.
CO allocated on 21st Jan. Requested for PCC, form 1221 for me and my wife . I have submitted every thing on 27th Jan. May I know when can I expect the grant.
Sriman
189(261313)
Invited on Jan 8
Visa Lodged on Jan 9
CO allocated on 21st Jan.
Uploaded Additional docs on 27th Jan.
Hello all I am Shiva new to this thread, in same situation like you guys submitted my visa on 5th Jan. CO assigned on 25th Jan and asked for Indian police clearance. Medicals and all other documents submitted before CO assigned. Submitted the only CO asked Indian PCC on 18th FEB and waiting then since for a grant.
This is the message Brisbane team giving right now through Automated reply when I tried to contact them through email
"Currently the processing time for GSM visas is impacted by a high volume of emails received. We aim to action cases and respond to emails soon after the 28 day due date, but this time can vary when there are high levels of emails. We appreciate your patience"
Hope we all get our grants soon
I submitted my application on 15th Jan 2016 and was allocated CO on 4th Feb. I was very happy to be allocated so quickly and provided the docs immediately on 5th Feb. However, I havent heard anything post that from them. Mailed them twice but got the same auto reply like others.
Meanwhile, I also heard that there was some strike going on there from 21st March upto 29th March.
Nothing at all! Called them many times but getting the same standard reply...u have to wait. More than 90days over now for.my application..which is their standard processing time. Stilll they are not giving any proper reply.
Even 28days since submission of documents are over since Inwas alloted the Case officer.
I also asked whether the officer is same or new officer is alloted. They said we cnt tell that. No reply at all!! Strange!!!
Hi All,
It seems that GSM Brisbane is going extremely slow.
Immi Tracker shows that they have given only 2 Grants in 190 Subclass after CO contact since Feb 2016 (from amongst the small fraction who actually registered on immitracker).
Adelaide on the other hand has given several.
Also, mostly onshore applicants are getting direct grants.
Wonder what's actually happening out there. Any clues anyone ?
Hello Ramit,
I also have same scenario, applied on 22 jan 2016. Still no one contacted. Can you please provide email ID or Phone numbers (how you call them from India and what timing) to get current status, Many Thanks.
To which office your application is allocated. Call +61131881 (Brisbane office) from skype(Buy skype credit) for cheaper rates. Only after 1 hr your call will be picked up. Or else call +61731367000 these people will pick up the call in 15-20 min. To whomever you call you will hear the same response that the application is under routine checks. It is only for our satisfaction we have to call. C0unt 90 days from the time you have provided all the information usually it will be 90 + 1 or 2 weeks.
Wishing you best of luck !!!
Many Thanks Vardhan.
My case should be in Brisbane office (189 visa class), I had selected Brisbane during file my case.
I will try both numbers through Skype. Do you have any email IDs also to drop mail.
My case was lodge on 22 Jan 2016, It crossed 90 Days already but no one contacted. No mail from CO. we already uploaded all documents, PCC and Medical.
If you login to immi account you will come to know the CO is from which office. Some times it happens that though the status is "Application Received " but at the back end CO might be working. So I would suggest you do not panic. Even after 90 days CO didnt contacted means that they do not require any additional documentation from you and your case might be under routine checks . When is the last date you have uploaded all the info? Count 90 days from there and wait..
I lodged my visa on Jan 29th and front loaded all docs by Feb 13th. Fortunately CO got assigned on Feb 13th. They didnt come back after that till 90 days got completed. On 90th day , i.e., Apr 29th they came back saying that they are seeing empty Form 80( Problem with their software). So I converted PDF to Img and uploaded on Apr 30th. I was disasppointed that what were they doing till 90th day. Didnt they check earlier. Does it means that they started looking at my case after 90th mark is reached? Does it mean that they will start processing once the 90th day deadline is crossed. So many questions on my head. so much stress on me and everyone who are waiting long time are in the same boat.
Most frustrated one is that I waited for 7 months for my EOI invite. Atleast they must process the applications who had waited for a long time for the invite.
I have seen cases where people had 70 points and their EOI got pick up within weeks and got grants in few months after they lodged their visa. Total Visa grant time varies from few months to year even . Luck vs unlucky people... No offense on people who had high points
They mentioned in the website that they try to complete 70% of the applications in 1-3 months and not all the applications. If we are one of those luckiest members ours will be completed in 3 months otherwise its a waiting game !!!! God please bless all of us who are waiting since 3 months.
Yes we need blessings who are filling from India specifically and are Accountant category. No clue what should do next.
I have multiple numbers like +61-1300 364 613, +61-131881 and +61731367000. where we should dial for 189 visa query. and how much approximate it costs from Skype. As these are non geographic numbers (or sharing numbers) so cost will be higher than routine even on Skype.
Many Thanks Vardhan, Information shared by you is really helpful and motivated.
My application is in ‘Application received’ state in immi account from 1st day of file lodgment & fees paid. So cannot see CO allocation, office. I will try to Brisbane office number next week If will get information.
Can you please advise which number I should dial out of these three numbers- +61-1300 364 613, +61-131881 and +61731367000. I had seen on Skype site, charges to dial these numbers are around 15 rupees per minutes.
GSM Brisbane are working very slowly? 150 days since application lodged, 65 days after CO contact..
Can some one suggest how much more time required for grant.
Thanks to all friends advised to query about application. I called to +61731367000 , and explained my problem that no one contact me till the time. I lodge my file on 24 Jan 2016. He verify and told me that as per system CO assigned on 8th Feb and should sent mail about few documents related to Spouse. He didn't specify document details. But I told that we didn't received any email and even my Immi account always displays 'App Recd', there is no any communication or email in Inbox of Immi account. Even status of application never moved to WIP or any link activated for documents. we had uploaded few documents like PCC, form 80 of spouse on 10th Feb 2016, we were in process of uploading documents.
Then he put my call on hold for few minutes and then told that he is escalating our concern that client didn't receive any communication till the time. also confusing that there is no communication ref in Immi account. He advise to wait for some days someone should contact us.
Can anyone please advise how I should proceed next and have anyone experience this issue? Please advise.
Any body have experience of GSM Brisbane Team 33? As, I called GSM Brisbane today, Executive told me that my file is with Team 33. Any body guide me how much time this team takes to grant? Please guide me
What additional documents did your CO requested today from you?
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