What Immigration Advice Service does

Immigration Advice Service (IAS) is a UK-regulated immigration law firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Oldham, Greater Manchester, with a stated network of more than 20 offices across the UK (including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Bristol) and additional international offices in Dublin, Lagos, and presence across the USA, Canada, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The firm operates under Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) registration F201100299, holds ISO 9001-2015 certification, and employs 50+ immigration lawyers alongside caseworkers, delivering both individual and corporate immigration services. Its service catalog spans advice sessions, full visa application packages, fast-track processing, document checking, appeals, deportation and detention representation, asylum support, sponsor licence applications, concierge relocation, and a Training Academy offering IAA Levels 1-3 plus HR compliance courses.

IAS generates revenue through professional-services fees billed per matter across tiered packages (Advice, Application, Fast-Track, Appeal, Document Check) plus bespoke corporate engagements covering sponsor licences, global mobility, and compliance training. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed price points, reflecting case-by-case variability. Customer segments are diversified across individuals and families, UK employers seeking sponsor licences, international students, asylum seekers, education providers, and carriers/hauliers, with no enterprise customer concentration evident. The firm is sales-led, distributing services via phone, in-person consultations across its office network, online enquiry forms, video conferencing, and a multi-channel content and social media presence, supported by mainstream UK press coverage.

Underlying technology is limited to a Case Management System, online client portal, and standard video conferencing — no proprietary platform, automation engine, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. The firm is privately held with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and no investor information publicly available, suggesting a founder/management-owned structure under Director Ono Okeregha. A cybersecurity incident disclosed around 10 August 2025 involving unauthorised access to archived systems represents a material operational risk that may affect customer trust and regulatory standing.

Name

Immigration Advice Service

Legal name

Immigration Advice Service

Website

https://iasservices.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Immigration Advice Service is a UK-regulated immigration law firm with 20+ offices and 50+ lawyers, providing visa, asylum, citizenship, sponsor licence, and corporate immigration services to individuals, families, and businesses across the UK and 14+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Legal Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration Legal Services & Representation (Law Firms) (THACAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work Permit & Employment Authorization Services (THACAKAB), Business Visa Application & Processing Services (THACAKAA), Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support (HSAKAJAF), Corporate Visa, Immigration & Compliance Travel Services (THAKACAJ), Global Mobility & Cross-Border Tax/Immigration Advisory (THACAKAG)

Keywords

• Immigration legal services
• UK visa applications
• Asylum and humanitarian protection
• Corporate immigration compliance
• Sponsor licence advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Immigration Services: Fees for advice sessions, application packages, document checking services, appeal packages, and fast-track application services for individuals seeking UK visas, residency, and citizenship.
2. Corporate Immigration Services: Fees for business immigration services including sponsor licence applications, global corporate immigration, compliance training, employee relocation, and concierge services for businesses hiring foreign workers.
3. Training Courses: IAA/OISC training courses at Levels 1, 2, and 3 for aspiring immigration advisers, as well as HR immigration compliance training for employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Immigration Advice Service (IAS) is a UK-regulated immigration law firm that delivers legal advice, application preparation, representation, and appeals support for individuals, families, and businesses across the UK and internationally. Its core offerings include tiered service packages (Advice, Application, Fast-Track, Document Checking, Appeal, Deportation/Detention), corporate immigration services such as sponsor licence applications and global business mobility, and IAA-accredited training courses for immigration advisers and HR professionals. The firm operates from over 20 UK offices plus Ireland and Nigeria, with remote phone and video consultation channels.

Product overview

The Immigration Advice Service (IAS) operates as a multi-service immigration law firm offering a unified platform of legal services for individuals, families, and businesses. The core offering consists of service packages (Advice Package, Application Package, Fast Track Application Package, Document Checking Service, Appeal Package, and Deportation/Detention Application Package) that provide varying levels of legal support from initial consultation through application submission and appeals. Corporate clients access dedicated immigration services including Sponsor Licence Application, Corporate Global Visa Services, Global Business Compliance Services, and Global Business Immigration Services. The firm also provides Concierge Relocation Services for individuals and families, and operates a Training Academy offering IAA-accredited courses (Levels 1-3), HR Compliance Training, and Specialist Immigration Training. Geographic coverage spans UK-focused services plus international immigration advisory for the USA, Canada, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Nigeria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advice Package One-to-one advice sessions with immigration caseworkers who assess eligibility, outline options, and provide follow-up support for seven days, for individuals exploring UK visa options.
• Application Package Full visa application completion service where lawyers review eligibility, organise documents, write a Letter of Representation, complete and submit forms, and liaise with the Home Office on behalf of clients.
• Fast-Track Application Package Expedited application service with Same-Day Premium Processing, including untimed lawyer sessions, extensive document checking, and priority Home Office liaison for time-sensitive cases.
• Document & Application Checking Service Independent review of visa application forms and supporting documents to confirm adequacy, correct filing, and recommend amendments that may improve the chance of success.
• Appeal Package Legal support for challenging refused visa applications, including investigation of refusal reasons, options assessment, administrative review bundle preparation, and tribunal representation.
• Deportation/Detention Application Package Comprehensive support for immigration detainees including detention centre visits, application advice, bail applications to immigration judges, and ongoing legal representation.
• Sponsor Licence Application Service End-to-end assistance for UK businesses seeking sponsor licences to employ foreign workers, including HR policy guidance, document preparation, and immigration compliance support.
• Corporate Global Visa Services Business immigration services covering employee work visas, entrepreneur visas, corporate expansion visas, temporary assignment visas, investor visas, and specialist industry work visas across multiple jurisdictions.
• Global Business Compliance Services Consulting services including multijurisdictional immigration assessments, immigration strategy design, business travel compliance advice, global immigration policy support, eligibility assessments, HR immigration compliance training, EU Posted Workers Directive compliance, and advocacy/government liaison.
• Global Business Immigration Services Full-service corporate immigration covering sponsor licence applications, Certificate of Sponsorship issuance, background checks, business inspection preparation, visa interview support, concierge services, and compliance training.
• Concierge Relocation Services End-to-end relocation support for individuals and families including hotel booking, property search, school search, legal departure services, immigration compliance, document translation, and flight booking.
• IAA/OISC Training Courses (Levels 1-3) Accredited immigration law training at three levels (Level 1 introductory, Level 2 intermediate, Level 3 advanced) plus fast-track options, exam preparation, and senior caseworker introduction training for aspiring immigration advisers.
• HR Sponsor Licence Compliance Training Training for HR staff on managing sponsor licences, conducting Home Office audits, right-to-work verification, and global mobility visa programmes.
• Specialist Immigration Training Courses Advanced professional development courses covering Appendix FM, Naturalisation, Student Visas, Domestic Violence routes, British Citizenship for Minors, EU Settlement Scheme, Private Life Routes, General Grounds of Refusal, Immigration Bail, Fresh Claims, Unaccompanied Minors, and No Recourse to Public Funds.
• UK Family and Partner Visa Services Services covering spouse visas, fiancé visas, unmarried partner visas, civil partnership visas, dependent visas for children and adults, bereaved partner visas, and UK ancestry visas for individuals and families.
• UK Work Visa Services Comprehensive work visa services including Skilled Worker visas, Health and Care Worker visas, Global Business Mobility visas, Innovator Founder visas, Scale-Up visas, temporary worker visas, and global talent visas.
• UK Residency and Citizenship Services Services for Indefinite Leave to Remain, British Citizenship by naturalisation, marriage, descent, or birth, EU Settlement Scheme applications, and Dual Citizenship applications.
• Asylum and Humanitarian Protection Services Legal support for claiming asylum, private asylum applications, asylum appeals, fresh claims, humanitarian protection, and the private life route.
• Global Immigration Services Immigration advisory services across multiple countries including USA, Canada, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Nigeria.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 applications approved
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)coreOthersIAS is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), the UK regulatory body for immigration advisers. Their IAA registration number is F201100299. The firm undergoes IAA training and is subject to IAA oversight and standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sable International: International immigration firm offering UK, South Africa, and global visa and citizenship services. Comparable to IAS on multi-jurisdictional immigration offerings and global footprint ambitions.
• Latitude Law: UK immigration law firm focused on personal and business immigration with multiple UK offices. Directly comparable in service offering (work visas, family visas, sponsor licences) and B2C/B2B client mix.
• Smith Stone Walters: UK-based immigration law firm serving individuals and corporate clients on sponsor licences, work visas, and global mobility. Closely comparable in target market, service mix, and client segmentation to IAS.
• Richmond Chambers: UK immigration and nationality law chambers advising on complex applications, appeals, and judicial reviews. Comparable on specialist immigration advisory, particularly appeals and tribunal work.
• Kingsley Napley: Mid-sized London law firm with a strong immigration, asylum, and human rights practice serving individuals and corporates. Highly comparable on service breadth, including asylum, appeals, and citizenship work.
• A Y & J Solicitors: London-based immigration law firm serving individuals and businesses on UK visas, asylum, and nationality matters. Directly comparable in individual-focused immigration practice and case-driven fee model.
• Law Lane Solicitors: UK immigration solicitors serving individuals and corporate clients across work, family, and study visa categories. Directly comparable in core service lines and target client base.
• Bates Wells: London-headquartered law firm with a notable immigration practice covering sponsor licensing, skilled worker visas, and corporate mobility. Comparable on corporate immigration services and UK regulatory expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Mishcon de Reya: Major UK law firm with a substantial immigration department covering individual and corporate clients. Comparable in immigration service breadth, though it operates as a much broader full-service law firm.
• Fragomen: Largest global immigration law firm with deep corporate and global mobility practices. Directly comparable to IAS on corporate immigration and global visa services, but operates at materially greater scale and as a broader legal services platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IASImmigration
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ImmigrationAdviceServiceUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/IASimmigration
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/immigrationadviceservice
• Instagraminstagram.com/ias.services
• TikToktiktok.com/@ias.services

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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