PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Allow Skilled Worker sponsorship for graduate visa holders in entry-level roles
We ask the Government to allow Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for international graduates already in the UK who are working or seeking work in entry-level roles, particularly in sectors in NHS Expecting graduates to secure high salary roles is unrealistic and unfair.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 11/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 11/100,000
Background
International graduates have followed all UK immigration rules, paid high university fees, and now work in vital entry-level roles like NHS admin and care. But the £38,700 salary threshold blocks us from being sponsored. We ask for a fairer visa pathway that reflects real job salaries and allows us to stay, grow, and contribute to the UK — the country we've invested in and come to call home. Expecting new graduates to secure high-salary roles straight away is unrealistic and unfair.