Petition · past parliament

I wish the Home Office to review the case of a Fijian soldier Semesa Maiyale.

Closed 104 signatures

What the petition asks

Semesa Maiyale known as Sam joined the British army in 2003 and served with the Kings Own Scottish Borders and then the Royal Regiment of Scotand serving nine years,completed tours of Iraq and was promised the right to remain in the Uk after his service ended.

Sam was discharged in 2012, Sam has no right to work, cannot claim benefits or housing and is supported by his partner who as a staff nurse is having to provide for the both of them and their son. sam rightly feels betrayed and let down.

Timeline

21 Sep 2016 Petition opened for signatures
21 Mar 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 104
Status Closed
Opened 21 Sep 2016
Closed 21 Mar 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.