Petition · past parliament
Include third sector workers on SOL to prevent them being forced out of the UK
Closed
212 signatures
What the petition asks
Tier 2 skilled workers must meet a £35k p/a salary threshold to remain in the UK. This makes it impossible for them to work in 3rd sector roles.
The Shortage Occupation List has been used to prevent nurses being removed from the UK. It must now be used to save charity workers, and charities.
The Shortage Occupation List has been used to prevent nurses being removed from the UK. It must now be used to save charity workers, and charities.
Charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises desperately need Tier 2 skilled workers, especially in IT etc, but can't match private or civil sector salaries to entice the best workers.
It is impossible for a Tier 2 worker to switch to a Tier 5 route, which forbids a permanent job.
The Home Office must ask the Migration Advisory Committee to research the possibility of including third sector workers on the SOL.
Find out moreat stop35k.org
It is impossible for a Tier 2 worker to switch to a Tier 5 route, which forbids a permanent job.
The Home Office must ask the Migration Advisory Committee to research the possibility of including third sector workers on the SOL.
Find out moreat stop35k.org
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
212
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Jul 2016
Closed
29 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.