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Immigration Advice Authority

Immigration Advice Authority

The Immigration Advice Authority was a UK government body responsible for regulating immigration advice and services. It ensured that immigration advisers met professional standards and provided accurate advice. The Authority was abolished in 2013, with its functions transferred to the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
18

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
1.5

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
293

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
9.7

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
0%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
100%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

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Convictions following EU Treaty Rights immigration scam

Convictions following EU Treaty Rights immigration scam

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Following an IAA investigation, Risalat Hussain and Syed Ali Shah Gilani were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 6 January 2026....

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Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner

Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The Home Secretary has approved the appointment for a period of five years....

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IAA secures interim injunction against unauthorised adviser

IAA secures interim injunction against unauthorised adviser

Monday, 15 December 2025

Shazia Anjum is prohibited by the interim injunction from providing or advertising immigration advice and/or services under the Immigration and Asylum...

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Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act receives Royal Assent

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act receives Royal Assent

Friday, 05 December 2025

The Bill received Royal Assent on 2 December 2025 and has now become law....

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New resources to tackle unregulated immigration advice

New resources to tackle unregulated immigration advice

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Digital posters and leaflets are now available in three additional languages for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to download and s...

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October 2025 newsletter: What's happening at the IAA

October 2025 newsletter: What's happening at the IAA

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Our newsletter will be published quarterly, and all stakeholders are welcome to sign up to receive the latest edition straight to their inbox....

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John Tuckett to step down as Immigration Services Commissioner

John Tuckett to step down as Immigration Services Commissioner

Monday, 06 October 2025

Following a successful pre-appointment scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee earlier this year, the Home Secretary has approved the appointmen...

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July newsletter: Latest updates from the IAA

July newsletter: Latest updates from the IAA

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Our newsletter will be published quarterly, and all stakeholders are welcome to sign up to receive the latest edition straight to their inbox. ...

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Understanding the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Understanding the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

This factsheet aims to help immigration advisers and organisations understand the proposed powers and prepare for upcoming changes....

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Immigration Advice Authority unveils new Customer Service Charter

Immigration Advice Authority unveils new Customer Service Charter

Tuesday, 01 July 2025

The charter sets out what you can expect from us and what we ask of you in return....

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IAA hosts online Adviser Conference with record attendance

IAA hosts online Adviser Conference with record attendance

Thursday, 26 June 2025

With nearly 800 professionals in attendance, the event offered valuable opportunities to learn from sector experts and engage with IAA leaders....

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Build trust by showing your IAA registration online

Build trust by showing your IAA registration online

Thursday, 05 June 2025

If your organisation is registered with the IAA, you can now display your regulated status using our official digital verification badge, powered by Y...

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Introducing the new IAA newsletter

Introducing the new IAA newsletter

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Our newsletter will be published quarterly, and all stakeholders are welcome to sign up to receive the latest edition straight to their inbox....

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New Border Security Bill amendments to strengthen IAA powers

New Border Security Bill amendments to strengthen IAA powers

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Home Office submits key changes to Parliament that enhance IAA’s legislative powers....

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Immigration Adviser Finder and Register now available

Immigration Adviser Finder and Register now available

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

The technical issues affecting the Immigration Adviser Finder and Adviser Register tools have now been resolved, and both services are fully operation...

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Immigration Advice Authority appoints new Non Executive Directors

Immigration Advice Authority appoints new Non Executive Directors

Monday, 31 March 2025

Six Non-Executive Directors have been appointed for a three-year term to support the IAA’s work....

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Heather Laing appointed as permanent Chief Executive

Heather Laing appointed as permanent Chief Executive

Monday, 17 March 2025

The Immigration Advice Authority has announced the permanent appointment of Heather Laing as Chief Executive....

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Immigration Adviser Finder and Register currently unavailable

Immigration Adviser Finder and Register currently unavailable

Thursday, 13 March 2025

The tools are temporarily unavailable due to technical issues, and we are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible....

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New resources to help access reliable immigration advice

New resources to help access reliable immigration advice

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

Digital posters and leaflets, available in multiple languages, for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to easily download, share, and ...

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Publication of Annual Report and Accounts 2023/2024

Publication of Annual Report and Accounts 2023/2024

Thursday, 30 January 2025

The report demonstrates an overview of the organisation’s activities, performance, financial accounts and future priorities....

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Enhanced agenda and identity for UK immigration advice regulator

Enhanced agenda and identity for UK immigration advice regulator

Thursday, 16 January 2025

The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner rebrands as the Immigration Advice Authority....

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IAA unveils Corporate Plan following rebrand

IAA unveils Corporate Plan following rebrand

Thursday, 16 January 2025

The Corporate Plan details an enhanced and ambitious vision, goals and objectives for the newly rebranded organisation....

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