Petition · Home Office
Make international GPs automatically eligible for ILR after completing training
Closed
776 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to make international medical graduates (IMGs) who complete GP training in the UK and receive a Certificate of Completion of Training automatically eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), reducing visa barriers and helping retain skilled doctors in the NHS.
Nearly half of GP trainees are IMGs. Due to the 3-year training period, many are ineligible for ILR at completion, unlike other specialties with longer training periods. This leads to career disruption and stress, forcing some to leave the NHS and the UK. We believe that considering ILR for IMG GPs will help retain them, offering a strong return on investment for UK taxpayers.
Timeline
| 29 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
776
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
29 Apr 2025
Closed
29 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.