Petition · past parliament
Allow people on skilled worker visas to apply for UK citizenship after 3 years
Closed
105 signatures
What the petition asks
The essence of a prosperous nation lies in its ability to attract and retain skilled professionals who make an important contribution to the economic, cultural and social fabric of our society. Skilled migrants have historically played a vital role in strengthening our economy.
A shorter pathway to citizenship will enhance our nation's appeal to highly skilled professionals, encouraging them to choose the UK as their preferred destination.
Skilled migrants contribute to economic growth through increased productivity, entrepreneurship, and job creation. Accelerating their path to citizenship will enable them to make more substantial long-term investments in our country.
In a globalized world, attracting top talent is a competitive endeavour.
Skilled migrants contribute to economic growth through increased productivity, entrepreneurship, and job creation. Accelerating their path to citizenship will enable them to make more substantial long-term investments in our country.
In a globalized world, attracting top talent is a competitive endeavour.
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Jan 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
105
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Jul 2023
Closed
27 Jan 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.