Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
Do not apply the proposed 10-year ILR rule to existing Skilled Worker visa holders. Keep the 5-year ILR route for those already in the UK on this visa. Apply any changes only to new applicants from the date of implementation.
Signatures
188,125
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10,000/10,000 · reached
Debate threshold (100,000) · 100,000/100,000 · reached
- 23 NOV 2025Petition closedFinal total: 188,125 signatures
- 17 JUN 2025Government respondedHome OfficeGovernment reply
As with several other measures in the Immigration White Paper, the proposals on earned settlement will be subject to a formal consultation process, and we welcome this contribution to that process.
Read full response - 25 MAY 2025100,000 signatures reachedEligible to be considered for debate
- 23 MAY 202510,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 23 MAY 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
Many skilled visa holders moved to the UK for better opportunities and in return have contributed to the UK economy, paid taxes, and supported critical sectors like health, care, and engineering. We think that changing ILR rules mid-journey is unfair and causes stress for families. Apply the 10-year rule only to future Skilled Worker entrants, not those already building a life here under the current system.