Immigration Advice Service | Immigration Lawyers Edinburgh

"Contacted this firm to help a friend immigrating. They took my money up-front without even committing to a meeting date. I finally had a call with one of their lawyers a few weeks later who promised to send a report with advice. The report never came. After hounding them for many weeks with escalating emails, I demanded a refund. They promised the report was forthcoming but it never came and I just gave up. I received nothing and still have received nothing. I'm sure they will write some nonsense like they are so sorry and this never happens. Don't believe it. Consumers deserve better protection against this type of business."

"I found this office in Edinburgh near to my house and I have spoken with an “assistant lawyer” from UK and after that I’ve hired this company and pay the fees. Because of the pandemic everything was done by zoom but for my surprise my Lawyer was based far away from UK but on the end of our conversation by Zoom she wasn’t sure about a procedure and she said that she will speak with a colleague to make sure about the procedure and also I had to send some documentation by email to be analysed as I wasn't sure about some dates and another situation. Before I sent these documentations by email she sent me a written confirmation of advice without even look what I sent her. Theoretically, I had one week to double check or send any documents to be analysed but it never happened. I strongly advise do not get this company. Thomas"

"I had a list of 18 queries to get through. Sarah Beswick was very helpful and we made our way through all of those during the advice session call over Skype. The pack I received made it very clear the steps we should take, and neatly matched to everything defining our own circumstances. The session was very thorough, Sarah ensured I understood each part of the application process before we ended our call. Very friendly and relaxed demeanor, was a pleasure to speak with her and she put me at ease to proceed. If you make sure you are prepared before the call you will get the most benefit from it. Additionally, we were given 7 days for any outstanding queries we might run into. Overall great value if you need peace of mind or a guiding insight."

"David Gering Hasthorpe was personally responsible for me obtaining my visa to stay in the UK. He was incredibly knowledgeable and could make even the most difficult legal jargon easy to understand. He was also incredibly helpful with follow up emails. IAS is great company, if you need help with anything visa related ask for David personally, he is the best."

"I remain indebted to my friend who recommended the services of Immigration Advice Service (IAS) to me when my dependants' visa applications were refused. From the point of booking appointment, meeting with the case worker and the post-consultation/follow up email, their service was excellent. The case worker demonstrated an exceptional skill in relaying my case and concerns back to me with clarity. His advice on the way forward shows that the primary aim of firm is to help their clients achieve the best possible results for their circumstances. Following his guidance, I made application for administrative review and the refusal was overturned. Please, keep up the good service."