Petition · Home Office
Remove the 20-Hour Per Week Work Limit for International Students in the UK
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
The current cap on part-time work hours places undue financial strain on many students. This restriction limits their ability to support themselves in skyrocketing cost of living. We call on the UK Government to remove the 20-hour per week work limit for international students during term time.
International students contribute significantly to the UK's economy, culture, and academic institutions. Removing this cap would:
1. Provide international students with greater financial independence and focus on their studies without worrying about cost of living.
2. Address workforce shortages in key sectors, where part-time roles are often available.
3. Strengthen the UK's position as a top destination for international students by offering more flexible opportunities.
1. Provide international students with greater financial independence and focus on their studies without worrying about cost of living.
2. Address workforce shortages in key sectors, where part-time roles are often available.
3. Strengthen the UK's position as a top destination for international students by offering more flexible opportunities.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Timeline
| 28 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Department
Home Office
Rejected
26 Mar 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.