PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Reduce ILR qualification to 7 years for long residence visa
Reduce the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the long residence route from 10 years to 7 years.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
35
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 35/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 35/100,000
Background
We think this would create a clearer, fairer pathway to settlement. We believe a single 7-year route gives stability, predictability, and equal treatment to all who live and contribute lawfully in the UK.