Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Allow time on a Family Visa to count to 5-year ILR route for Skilled Workers
Closed
86 signatures
What the petition asks
When moving from a Family Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa, the 5-year clock to ILR resets and the count begins anew. This can add undue stress for those facing major life changes like divorce. We believe this practice imposes unnecessary burdens, despite significant contributions to the UK economy.
We believe Skilled Workers who have previously been on Family visas, including those who have gone through a divorce and still choose to stay in the UK as a Skilled Worker, show commitment to the UK. We think a fair ILR clock policy would acknowledge their resilience and not impose additional challenges during life events. Moreover, their cultural and economic contributions help enrich the nation, and we think this should be reflected in reforms to the ILR clock policy.
Timeline
| 31 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
86
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
31 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.