How to become a regulated immigration adviser

This guidance informs you about the process of how to become a registered adviser. It includes information about:

• the application process
• applying for the correct level
• competence assessment

Immigration Advice Authority online competence assessments

This collection contains immigration and asylum assessment syllabuses, sample question papers, assessment resources, guidance on the assessment process, the marking scheme for assessments and a list of the confirmed assessment dates.

Post-assessment processes

Applicants can still expect their assessment results approximately three weeks after they take their assessment. For most applications we will make a decision on their application for registration shortly after the results are available.

If an applicant does not pass the assessment and is refused registration, they can make a new application for registration. Any re-application must include what further training has been completed to ensure the applicant is now in a better position to pass the assessment. Applications resubmitted without details of further training will be refused. The IAA will not re-test an adviser within 4 weeks of their last registration decision.

Support for Level 1 candidates

To help support Level 1 applicants we have a number of Level 1 sample papers available. We encourage all applicants to use these practice papers in advance of the exams before applying for registration. This will help applicants understand if they are ready to sit the Level 1 assessment.

IAA application forms

Our online forms system includes all application forms for registration with the IAA. You can access the system via our online portal.

If you haven’t already registered, you will need to create an account. You can do this by selecting ‘Applications’ on the top menu of the portal. The ‘Guidance’ tab in the portal provides useful information to support you with your application form.