John Tuckett to step down as Immigration Services Commissioner
Following a successful pre-appointment scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee earlier this year, the Home Secretary has approved the appointment.
John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, has been appointed as the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration and will assume the role immediately.
The government is in the process of recruiting a new Immigration Services Commissioner, which will be confirmed shortly. While this recruitment process concludes, immigration advice will continue to be provided by registered organisations and advisers regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).
John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, said:
It has been an incredible five years leading the IAA through both challenges and change. I am immensely proud to have supported our dedicated staff in transforming the IAA into the organisation it is today - one that remains committed to protecting advice seekers upholding the highest standards across the immigration advice sector.
Heather Laing, Chief Executive, said:
We are deeply grateful for John’s leadership and dedication over the past five years, guiding the IAA through significant transformation. On behalf of the organisation, I want to thank him for his commitment and wish him the very best for the future. As we move forward, I look forward to building on this foundation and continuing to strengthen the IAA’s vital work.
John joined the IAA in 2019, having worked in senior leadership roles across multiple regulatory and governmental bodies. With a wealth of experience in public service, he guided the IAA, formerly the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, through a period of significant transformation. Under his leadership, the organisation strengthened its role in protecting advice seekers and promoting best practice across the immigration advice sector. His dedication to integrity, accountability, and organisational development has left a lasting impact, shaping the IAA into the organisation it is today.
To ensure continuity for the IAA, John will continue to serve as Immigration Services Commissioner for a short period on a part-time basis while the process for his successor is finalised.