Call for Fair Treatment of people on private and family life visas
Health and Care Worker visa holders can qualify for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK after five years, unlike people on a ten year private and family life route, despite the fact they can be working in the same essential roles (e.g., healthcare assistants, and care workers).
Signatures
38
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 38/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 38/100,000
- 11 SEPT 2025Petition closedFinal total: 38 signatures
- 11 MAR 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
Health and Care Worker visa holders are also exempt from the Immigration Health Surcharge, unlike many people with private or family life visas.
Children on private and family life visas may also be denied home fee status and can face international university fees, despite being raised in the UK. We urge the government to grant them all home fee status.
Taken together, and considering the costs of renewing/extending visas, many families can face significant financial pressures.