Petition · past parliament

Grant children of a British parent indefinite leave.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

To grant children of a British citizen brought here indefinite leave rather than asking their parent to go and stay aboard with them which is against their wish.
Children of a British citizen brought here on visa as a kid should be granted indefinite leave to remain rather than separating them from their parents.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Children of British citizens may already be eligible for ILR or citizenship.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly in what circumstances what you would like the Government or Parliament to grant ILR, for example which circumstances are not already covered by the law.

Timeline

15 Jun 2020 Petition opened for signatures
26 Aug 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 26 Aug 2020

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