Immigration Advice Service Reviews 4,640

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 122 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and kind demeanor, highlighting their dedication to clients. Many people found the service to be spectacular and efficient, with a clear plan from start to finish, making complex processes much less stressful. The customer service is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with agents responding quickly and thoughtfully to questions, providing solid support throughout the entire process. However, some reviewers were not happy with the response times and communication, mentioning delays in replies or a lack of proactive guidance. A few other people also felt that the service was underwhelming, lacking sufficient knowledge or professionalism to justify the cost, and that advisors were not proactive in offering alternative solutions.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

IAS has always achieved what they set out to do, in our case this has been to get ILR for my wife. I think our case was probably one of the most straight forward, but it was done without too much fu... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had an overall good experience with IAS who assisted us in getting a residence permit in Spain for my wife. They provided a good plan from the start which was executed until the end. Along the way... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You can't ask for a more kind and patient immigration solicitor than Deepak Braich. So very thankful I got assigned to him and he is/was there in my immigration journey. I had so many different quest... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Niv is so helpful and a brilliant caseworker, she had just taken over the case, we have been concerned as social workers that caseworkers keep changing and she reassured us and carried about work very... See more

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Company details

  1. Immigration Attorney
  2. Law Firm
  3. Public Defender's Office

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IAS are specialist immigration solicitors with offices around the UK, from London to Manchester. Get in touch today to find out how our lawyers can help you


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Deepak Braich and Immigration Advice Service are fantastic!

Deepak Braich and Immigration Advice Service are fantastic! Deepak handled my Returning Resident Application from start to its successful conclusion. He was kind, courteous, prompt, reassuring and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. His expert advice helped me assemble all relevant documents and statements needed. My application could not have been so effective without his help. He was also genuine in his desire to help and I could feel his concern and compassion while helping me throughout this stressful time. Without hesitation I whole heartedly recommend Deepak Braich and Immigration Advice Service to anyone looking for help in their immigration matters!

29 July 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Dear Rich,

Thank you for leaving a review.

It is great to hear of your experience with Deepak Braich and our team at Immigration Advice Service. We are pleased to hear that you found Deepak to be kind, courteous, prompt, reassuring and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. I will be sure to pass on your kind feedback to him.

Thank you for recommending Deepak and IAS! We wish you all the best for the future!

Kind Regards,
Michaela
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hope you get Alev!!!

My husband and I went to IAS for help with my UK Spousal Visa application. We got so lucky with our caseworker, Alev. She was kind, understanding, and clearly dedicated to helping us in any way she could. She responded to all questions and concerns quickly and thoughtfully. We truly felt as if we had solid support from her during the entire process.

25 July 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Dear Client,

Thank you for leaving IAS a review!

It is fantastic to hear Alev was able to assist you with your UK Spouse Visa application. I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to her!

We wish you all the best in your future immigration journey!

Kind Regards,
Michaela
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was very efficient and…

The service was very efficient and understood our needs and requirements. Han Wei was very helpful, responsive and patient. Thank you and we will not hesitate to contact you again

15 July 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Shazia,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for Han Wei.

We really appreciate your review, if you need anything from IAS in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.

All the best

Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking customer service

I cannot attest to the competence or ability of this company when it comes to helping people with their immigration status but their customer service is shocking. I initially paid £500 as a deposit for their services, but then had a change of heart and decided to go a different route. I requested a refund on the 12th of June and as yet (21st July) have not received it. And to make the matter even worse, I’m told that £30 will be retained for bank and admin charges. Their policy is up to 28 days for a refund and so far I’ve been waiting 39 days since the day I requested it in writing.

21 July 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Ryan,

Thank you for taking my call today.

Again, please accept my sincere apologies for falling below the expected standards.

Your refund has now been issued in full with no admin fee deducted.

Thank you
Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

I want to update my feedback. We got precious and accurate answers from Samantha Cretten. Thank you for all help.

15 July 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Dhruv,

We are glad that you were able to get the assistance that you needed from Sam, we reapply appreciate your review :)

Thank you

Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Support for My UK Citizenship Application – Thank You Han Wei!

I used Immigration Advice Service for my UK citizenship application and had an excellent experience from start to finish. I was supported by Han Wei, who was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process.

What really stood out was the quality of the cover letter she prepared — it was clear, professional, and perfectly tailored to my case. It made a real difference and gave me confidence that my application was in safe hands.

Han was always responsive, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. She took the time to explain each step, answered all my questions, and made a potentially stressful process feel simple and manageable.

Thanks to her help, my citizenship application was successful. I’m now officially a British citizen, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I highly recommend Immigration Advice Service and especially Han Wei to anyone going through the same journey.

14 July 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Erik,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it.

We are delighted to see that Han was able to assist with your Citizenship application and we will be sure to pass your kind words on to her!

Mollie
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

🛑🛑worst service ever 🛑🛑

🛑🛑worst service ever 🛑🛑
The lawyer seemed inexperienced. Also not in professional manner. Could not answer all my questions.

4 September 2024
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Mohammed,

We're sad to see the 1* review.

I can see that you have been given comprehensive advice tailored to you and your individual circumstances during your consultation.

Your review is a little vague, but I would love to take a look into this for you, if you could please drop me an email @ - customerservice@iasservices.org.uk that would be helpful.

Thank you

Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot thank IAS enough

I cannot thank IAS enough — especially my lawyer, Deepak Braich , who went above and beyond to help me secure my visa in what was a very complex and challenging case.

From the very beginning, Deepak showed an incredible level of dedication, professionalism, and attention to detail. He took the time to thoroughly understand my situation and guided me through every single step with patience and clarity. No matter how complicated things became, he remained calm, focused, and fully committed to achieving the best outcome.

What truly stood out to me was how Deepak stayed with me through the entire process, even working late into the evening to make sure every detail was handled properly. His commitment was not just professional — it was personal. He genuinely cared about my case and my family’s future.

Thanks to Deepak and the IAS team, my visa was approved, and this has been a life-changing moment for me and my loved ones. I’m beyond grateful and would highly recommend IAS to anyone seeking trustworthy, expert immigration support.

Thank you again, Deepak — you helped change our lives.

7 July 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Ayoub,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such an amazing review for Deepak, I am sure Deepak will be delighted with your comments and that working late into the evenings was worth it for him to give you and your family the best outcome.

Deepak is passionate about what he does and your review shows his dedication and commitment to his clients and we really appreciate that.

We wish you and your family all the best.

Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service

I spoke to Dina Modi, she is very calm and understanding. Listens to all you have to say. Hopefully I'll be able to get more help from them.

9 July 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Thank you for taking time to leave us a great review for Dina.

We appreciate being able to assist you with your Immigration matter and we're on hand if you need any further assistance.

Thank you

Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

At first all was sounding so good

At first all was sounding so good, quick to ask for payment and I paid half of the price, l had to call several times for the guy to respond to my emails, he said if l didn’t have marriage certificate he can’t help me get my husband visa , then l said fine l will find other ways to bring my husband we are both in different countries and from different countries too it was so hard to get a marriage certificate in any of my countries due to his asylum status in another country, l request a refund the guy went off the nearly two weeks, l called and was given email to complain thats when he responded and took my bank details upto now no update on when will l receive my money back 10 days later. It might be a small amount but means a lot to me. Im disappointed,

11 June 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Dear Talent,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - I understand that your Immigration Caseworker has now resolved this for you.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if there is anything else you need.

Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good experience

I had a very good experience with Claire, she was very patient and attentive with my immigration matter. I express gratitude that Claire was consistent and courteous, and did her job very well. She was trauma informed, and made me happy throughout the process and supported me in getting a good outcome.

3 July 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear Claire was able to support you with care and professionalism. Your positive experience means a lot to us!

Many thanks,
IAS team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The service was frankly a bit underwhelming

The service was a bit underwhelming and we did not feel that there was sufficient knowledge imparted to justify the cost of the service.
The advisor only addressed very specific points that we brought up, and was not pro-active in identifying important other routes to us that we could have used in gaining the spouse visa and which I found out myself later on. Other important information was omitted which we should have asked about, but which I think the advisor should have brought up and didn't. The response below from IAS makes out that there are too many routes to cover in a half hour session and that they were not relevant. But that is not true, there are just 4 routes available and they could have been summarised for us in less than 2 minutes, but only 2 were even mentioned and all were actually very relevant.

5 March 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Seth,

Thank you for taking time to leave a review, we're sorry to read that you felt the service, underwhelming.

Advice was provided to you regarding the partner Visa route which you had initially booked in for, and during the session and in the 3 day follow up, you wanted further information about routes that were not relevant to you or your situation and things that you did not mention in the session, you later raised via email.

We will always explore any legitimate routes as part of our consultation and give correct and factual advice based on the information you provide to the IAS.

As you can imagine there are many Immigration routes and it would be impossible to cover off every option in a session, therefore we don't see it as a good use of yours or our time to explore every route, only those applicable to you and most beneficial and that you qualify for either now or in the near future.

There is information available online but we wish to point out that the info online is generic and not specific to your situation so advise that you proceed on the edge of caution before taking the next steps.

We wish you all the best with your Immigration matter.

Thank you
Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Shambles

Used immigration service in the past when they were based in Edinburgh and the service was fantastic. This time sadly not the case, only wasted my time. I had a variation of visa needing done which has a tight timescale. I made an appointment only to have this cancelled so a more senior lawyer could pick it up. I was then called one day before my visa had to be in to ask what questions I needed help with that this was an additional service. Absolute time wasters, only positive I will give is the staff I did speak to were polite and friendly

25 June 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hello Pamela,

I'm really sorry that you are unhappy that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion.

I can see that we identified that you would be best suited to our Document checking services and that the Advice service was not the right service for you, and I can see that we identified this too late causing you issues with your tight timescales.

Were really sorry about this, please be assured that I will look into what happened here and provide the relevant training and feedback and I'll review our procedures so that we can continue providing the great services in which we pride ourselves on.

Thank you

Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Service and Professional Support.

I had a great experience with IAS especially Saimah Razzaq. The immigration team supported my extension application under the Parent route, and I’m pleased to say it was successful. They guided me through every step with professionalism, clarity, and reassurance. I truly appreciated how efficient and communicative they were throughout the process.

The legal team was knowledgeable and kept me well-informed of my eligibility for indefinite leave to remain, which gave me peace of mind. I also appreciated how smoothly they handled the closure of my file and the transparency around my data.

I would highly recommend IAS to anyone needing immigration assistance. They know what they’re doing and genuinely care about their clients. I’ll definitely use their services again in the future.

23 June 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Dear Babatunde,

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with IAS and that Saimah Razzaq and our immigration team were able to support you effectively throughout your Parent route extension application.

It’s wonderful to know that you felt well-guided, reassured, and informed during the process. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, transparency, and commitment to our clients, so your feedback means a great deal to us.

We’re also pleased to hear that our legal team's support regarding your eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain gave you peace of mind. Knowing you’d recommend us and return in the future is the highest compliment we could receive.

Thank you again for choosing IAS and for sharing your experience. We wish you all the best going forward and look forward to assisting you again whenever you need us.

Warm regards,
The IAS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful, Reassuring, and Knowledgable.

We got in touch with IAS to help us out with transferring my wife from a fiance visa to a spouse visa. Naz was assigned to our case and did a fantastic job - letting us know exactly what we needed to provide and reassuring us throughout the process when the enormity or the stakes had us worrying. It was quick and easy to get in touch and she would almost always get back to us promptly and with exactly what we needed. We got our positive result back a few days ago and we're over the moon, and I'll gladly contact IAS again when we need to extend the visa.

17 June 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi George,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such an excellent review for Naz.

We're really happy that you got the results you wanted from using our services and when you are ready to do your extension, we will be on hand.

We look forwards to working with you in future.

Thank you
Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team took real interest in my case…

The team took real interest in my case and this allowed there to be transparency between myself and the staff. Response was often swift by email.

18 June 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Thanks Naomi,

We're really pleased that you have had a positive experience with us, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review that reflects the values of our team.

Thank you
Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rang them up to get some initial…

I rang them up to get some initial advice but they wanted to charge me £100 just to get some advice over the phone . Useless service can't even give basic advice o how tom apply for a spouse Visa

17 June 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Za,

I can't locate a file for you, thanks for taking your time to leave a review.

I'm really disappointed that you're unhappy.

Here at IAS we're a private Immigration law firm and our services do come at a cost, that's typically how a business like ours works, we feel that £100 is excellent value for money to speak with an expert immigration lawyer, considering applications made to the UK Home office can run into the thousands it's a small price to pay for that peace of mind, just check out our 5* reviews from our paying clients and their partners who have experienced it first hand.

We hope everything works our for you, but our friendly team are here if you need anything.

Thank you
Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

you suppose to tell people first that…

you suppose to tell people first that you charge money talking to a solicitor not taking all my informations and then asking for money like a snake, disgusting behavior

10 June 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi,

We're really sorry to see that you are unhappy, I've requested more information so that we can look into this for you as I can't locate an account.

In the meantime, you can email me @ customerservice@iasservices.org.uk

13/06/25 08:20 - Thank you for updating me - I have responded to you via email as I do not deem it necessary to share personal information relating to your matter in a public forum. I look forwards to a response to see how we can move forwards and assist you.

Thank you
Kaine
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

With IAS, My Dream Came Through.

With IAS, My Dream Came Through.
From the moment I first got interviewed concerning my matter, to effecting the recommendations, obtaining an easy payment plan, being allocated, meeting and being supported by one of the most wonderful, warm, and indefatigable advocate and case worker: SHIN LIM.
I make bold to say this organisation is good, and very safe to engage with by all. Please keep up the good works.

22 April 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Florence,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I have shared the feedback for Shin Lim with our team internally, it is great to see that you recognize our hard work and dedication.

Kind Regards,
Kaine
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was very positive

My experience was very positive. They are great professionals and will always advise you based on what are your real chances. I am so grateful to them, specially my caseworker Mariam Adebayo. She was always on top of everything and made the right decisions on what to do to be successful with my visa.
Thanks so much !

4 June 2025
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Reply from Immigration Advice Service

Hi Maria,

Thanks you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're really pleased that we lived up to the high standards we set and that you had a great service.

I will pass this feedback onto Mariam and her supervisor.

Kind Regards,
Kaine
Immigration Advice Service

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