Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Reduce period for children (under 18) to settle in the UK to 5 years' residence

Closed 33 signatures

What the petition asks

UK Government needs to pas legislation to reduce the period for children (under 18) to (be able to apply to) settle in the UK to 5 years' residence instead of 7 years.
This is important to consider for protection of basic rights of children and provide them with the fair opportunity to their right to private life and secure integration in the fabric of society.

Timeline

12 Apr 2021 Petition opened for signatures
12 Oct 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 33
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 12 Apr 2021
Closed 12 Oct 2021

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