Petition
Defend legal immigration: Keep ILR to 5 years for existing skilled workers
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The Labour Government has announced plans to increase the settlement period required for ILR - from 5 to 10 years. This drastic change delays the path to permanent residency for many people who built their lives in the UK. We urge the government to reconsider this proposal and provide clear guidance
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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
Timeline
| 13 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 May 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.