Guidance

Information for immigration advisers

Essential resources and information on registration, assessments, and professional standards to support your journey as an immigration adviser.

Overview

The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) supports individuals seeking to become immigration advisers and those already regulated by the IAA. We provide the resources, guidance, and regulations necessary to ensure advisers deliver high-quality, compliant immigration advice.

This page provides key information about registration, assessments, and maintaining professional standards. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to advance your career as an immigration adviser, you’ll find the necessary guidance and resources you need.

Becoming an immigration adviser

This page provides all the information you need to become an immigration adviser, including details about the application and assessment process.

Applying for registration or to increase adviser level

This guidance outlines the process for becoming a registered adviser, including details on the application process, applying for the correct level and sitting competence assessments.

Preparing for your competence assessments

This page contains all the essential information about competence assessments, including syllabuses, example questions, marking criteria, and assessment dates.

Regulations that immigration advisers must follow

This page outlines the regulations that immigration advisers must follow, including the Code of standards and Guidance on competence.

Resources for regulated organisations

This page provides policies, practice notes, and guidance to help regulated organisations meet IAA standards and deliver compliant immigration advice.

Updates to this page

Published 16 January 2025

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