Keep 5-year ILR route, unrestrict migrants from being tied to the same employer
Maintain the 5-year ILR route and remove the rule tying migrants to one employer. Allow workers already in the UK to change jobs freely within the same field and SOC code. This will reduce exploitation, protect rights, and increase legal tax contributions.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 8/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 8/100,000
- 06 JAN 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action: Keep the 5-year pathway for all legal immigrants to apply for ILR https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751293 Create a Renewable Open Work Permit for Sponsored Workers https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751532
- 23 NOV 2025Petition created
Background
I want the Government to end the rule that ties migrant workers to a single employer, as it leads to exploitation, unemployment and fear. Allowing workers to change jobs within the same field and SOC code would protect their rights, reduce abuse, fill labour shortages and increase tax contributions. Keeping the 5-year ILR route will provide stability and encourage long-term contribution.