Grant amnesty to visa overstay individuals with good behavior

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

To define specific criteria for granting amnesty to individuals with visa overstays. Eligibility could include: Show good behavior, such as a clean criminal record.
A history of contributions to the economy or society, such as work, volunteerism,or education. community integration

Granting amnesty to visa overstay with good behavior can have significant benefits for society, such as:
Reducing the strain on immigration enforcement and detention systems.
Increasing tax revenue from individuals who transition to legal work status.
Social cohesion. Governments should consider the well-being of children, spouses, and dependents. Individuals who face persecution, danger, or severe hardship in their home countries should be prioritized for amnesty under humanitarian grounds.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: 
Create a scheme for long-term residents who overstayed their visa to gain ILR

Timeline

28 Jan 2025	Petition opened for signatures
27 Mar 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 27 Mar 2025

Follow this petition