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.
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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....
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
The Home Secretary has approved the appointment for a period of five years....
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...
Friday, 05 December 2025
The Bill received Royal Assent on 2 December 2025 and has now become law....
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...
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....
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...
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. ...
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
This factsheet aims to help immigration advisers and organisations understand the proposed powers and prepare for upcoming changes....
Tuesday, 01 July 2025
The charter sets out what you can expect from us and what we ask of you in return....
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....
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...
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....
Tuesday, 06 May 2025
Home Office submits key changes to Parliament that enhance IAA’s legislative powers....
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...
Monday, 31 March 2025
Six Non-Executive Directors have been appointed for a three-year term to support the IAA’s work....
Monday, 17 March 2025
The Immigration Advice Authority has announced the permanent appointment of Heather Laing as Chief Executive....
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....
Wednesday, 05 March 2025
Digital posters and leaflets, available in multiple languages, for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to easily download, share, and ...
Thursday, 30 January 2025
The report demonstrates an overview of the organisation’s activities, performance, financial accounts and future priorities....
Thursday, 16 January 2025
The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner rebrands as the Immigration Advice Authority....
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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