Petition · Home Office
Change the earliest days of ILR application from 28days to 180days before 5years
Closed
204 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to change the ILR application from 28days to 180 days before 5years. It is a great privilege to live here permanently. Applying earlier helps people in their plans and help to attain permanent stay before visas expire and reduces the tension of applying 28days before 5years.
Most people take years to prepare and save up to apply. I believe that there's a lot of pressure and tension leading up to 28days and a lot of people might apply at the same time which increases the government's workload. 180 days before 5years is enough time to turn in applications and focus on work and family. I think getting the ILR early helps people with a great sense of belonging and pride.
Timeline
| 23 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
204
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
23 Dec 2024
Closed
23 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.