Reconsider plans to retrospectively apply the 10 Years ILR New immigration Rule
We respectfully request that new UK immigration rules not be applied retrospectively. Many made life‑changing decisions in good faith, including COVID‑19 frontline workers. Please apply changes prospectively to uphold trust, fairness, and compassion.
Signatures
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signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
- 14 JAN 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Do not apply ILR qualifying period changes retrospectively to ILR applicants https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751517
- 29 NOV 2025Petition created
Background
We respectfully urge the United Kingdom not to apply new immigration rules retrospectively. Many of us made life‑changing decisions in good faith, and during the COVID‑19 crisis we gave our all — some even their lives — to support this country. To change the rules after the fact would undermine trust and fairness, values that define the UK. We ask that policies honour both sacrifice and integrity by being applied prospectively only.