Protect current immigrants with a work visa from any settlement time extensions.
We urge the UK Government to ensure that any extension of the settlement qualifying time would not apply to those who have already spent years contributing to the UK's economy, communities, and public services under the reasonable expectation that they could settle after five years.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 04 JUN 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727360
- 15 MAY 2025Petition created
Background
Many current immigrants have spent years working in essential roles, including health and social care, education, religious leadership, and skilled trades. They have integrated into local communities and many have made long-term life plans based on the 5-year settlement path. Changing the rules midway creates instability and financial uncertainty for families who are already settled and contributing, and risks driving away skilled, committed people who want to make the UK their permanent home.