PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Protect Skilled Worker Visa Holders from Retroactive ILR Rule Changes
We call on the Government to: - Introduce grandfathering protections for current Skilled Worker visa holders, allowing them to apply for ILR after 5 years as originally promised. - Provide clarity and reassurance as soon as possible, to prevent instability for workers, families, and employers.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 15/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 15/100,000
Background
Applying the new settlement rules retroactively would unfairly penalize people who have followed the rules, built careers, paid taxes, & contributed to society under the current immigration framework.
Skilled migrants have contributed to the UK economy through critical sectors including healthcare, education, tech, engineering, & finance. They have stood by the UK, especially during the pandemic and now during a challenging economic period. It is only fair that the UK stands by them in return.