IAS Immigration Manchester vs Visa Solutions Manchester

2026 comparison · United Kingdom

IAS Immigration Manchester

📍 Manchester, United Kingdom

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Est. 20111 destinationsMid-range

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Visa Solutions Manchester

📍 Manchester, United Kingdom

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Est. 20091 destinationsAffordable to mid-range

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Visa Solutions Manchester

17 years in the market (est. 2009)

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	IAS Immigration Manchester	Visa Solutions Manchester
Overall rating	—	—
Reviews	0	0
Location	Manchester, United Kingdom	Manchester, United Kingdom
Founded	2011	2009
Team size	200+	5–10
Fee range	Mid-range	Affordable to mid-range
Destinations	1 countries	1 countries

Pros & cons

IAS Immigration Manchester

✓ What students love

✓Founded 2011 with global head office in Manchester — one of the UK's fastest-growing immigration firms
✓60+ offices worldwide including New York, Houston, Dublin, Lagos and across the UK
✓IAA (formerly OISC) regulated advisers across all offices
✓Covers the full immigration spectrum from student visas to deportation appeals
✓Strong presence in Manchester, London and Birmingham for accessible in-person support

✗ Drawbacks

✗High volume practice can feel less personalised for complex individual cases
✗Mixed reviews from clients on case turnaround times during busy periods
✗Quality can vary between individual advisers across multiple offices

Visa Solutions Manchester

✓ What students love

✓Manchester-based specialists serving one of the UK's most international cities
✓Accessible city-centre location with flexible appointment availability
✓Strong track record assisting international students and family visa applicants
✓Competitive pricing for the Greater Manchester market
✓Experience with the diverse communities of Manchester and the North West

✗ Drawbacks

✗Smaller independent firm — less coverage for multi-jurisdiction or complex matters
✗Limited litigation capability for complex appeals and judicial reviews
✗Less brand recognition compared to national chains

Study destinations

IAS Immigration Manchester — 1 destination

United Kingdom

Visa Solutions Manchester — 1 destination

United Kingdom

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IAS Immigration Manchester

Individuals in the UK or internationally who need accessible, regulated immigration advice across a wide range of visa categories.

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Visa Solutions Manchester

Individuals and families in Greater Manchester seeking practical, affordable immigration support for student visas, family applications, and settlement.

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