Petition · Home Office

Increase the 5 year term required to obtain Indefinite Right to Remain in the UK

Closed 110 signatures

What the petition asks

Presently, people living in the UK for 5 years and who meet the requirements can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). I believe the high numbers of people entering the UK who cannot work means this is not sustainable. I think they should have to wait 10 years to apply for ILR.
I believe the UK cannot sustain the increased number of benefit claims being made. People who come to the UK who can contribute should always be welcome. However, I think we presently have huge numbers of people who cannot sustain themselves through working.

Timeline

12 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
12 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 110
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 12 Feb 2025
Closed 12 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.