Immigration Advisers Association (IAA) membership is a professional association of our immigration advisers. It comprises lawyers, academics, and other professionals specializing in immigration, asylum, and nationality law. IAA membeship aims to promote and improve advice and representation in these legal areas through training, disseminating information, and providing research and opinion based on members’ experiences.
By becoming member of IAA you will benefit in following ways:
- Model Documents Library
- A curated library of different cases-templates, administrative review templates, MyHMCTS services support, MyHMCTS organisation account to manage
- Case-specific precedent bundles (Sponsorship Licence, COS, asylum, family migration, EU/EEA).
- Practitioner-tested client interview scripts, checklists, and other statement formats.
- “Ask an Expert” Monthly Drop-in Clinics
- Live, members-only drop-in Zoom sessions with senior solicitors or IAA regulated advisors.
- Practice Growth
- Webinars and toolkits on:
- Client acquisition strategies
- Ethical online advertising
- SEO for immigration practices
- Facilitation Service in Immigration Cases:
- The Facilitation Service in Immigration for members in a structured mechanism way designed to connect individuals seeking immigration advice or support with our IAA qualified, regulated adviser members or organisation members.
- Investor and Funding Connection
CHD empowers members—especially new organisations and community leaders—with tailored support to access funding, connect with investors, and strengthen financial capacity.
Key Support Areas:
- Funder & Investor Connections: We link members with relevant investors, grantmakers, and showcase opportunities.
- Grant Applications: Hands-on guidance to write strong, outcome-focused proposals.
- Pitch Decks: Support in crafting compelling investment presentations and funding narratives.
- Budgeting & Forecasts: Help with creating realistic budgets, cashflow forecasts, and cost models.
- Financial Skills: Training on fund tracking, reporting, and sustainable financial planning.
- Professional Recognition & Digital Badging
- Verified “Member of CHD-IAA” digital badge for LinkedIn, email signatures, and websites.
- Certificates of membership.
- Recruitment & Career Hub
- A members-only corporate job board with roles at corporates, regulated firms, NGOs, and advisory services.
- CV building and interview support for career transitions or promotions.
- Free Access to Select Legal Journals & Case Law Summaries
- Open access to immigration and public law journals
- Hot Case Law Briefings
- Accreditation Mentorship Support
- Structured mentorship programme to support new advisors aiming for IAA (previous OISC) Level 2/3/ or SRA accreditation.
- Potential Partnership and network with experienced immigration advisers for complex cases, building business relations or general networking.
- Priority Access to Limited-Seat CPD Events or Legal Masterclasses
- Priority booking or early access to high-demand events.
- Certification at the end for professional development records.
- Immigration Policy Tracker Dashboard
A members-only dashboard with:
- Statement of change
- Administrative Reviews
- White papers
- Integration Pathways
- Member Discounts & Partner Offers
- Free or Exclusive discounts on courses.
- Partnered events with discounted entry for members
