Reject 10-Year ILR Proposal for Skilled Worker Visa Holders in Critical Sectors

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We ask the Government to reject the proposed extension of the ILR qualifying period from 5 to 10 years for Skilled Worker visa holders, especially those in critical public service roles such as veterinary medicine, healthcare (Doctors, pharmacists and dentists) tier 2 visa holders

Extending ILR to 10 years punishes skilled workers who already contribute significantly to the UK. As a veterinary surgeon, I serve a profession facing national shortages. This policy risks worsening recruitment, disrupting public services, and deterring global talent from choosing the UK.
This country is now my home — I care deeply about its animals, people, and future.

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

Timeline

14 May 2025	Petition opened for signatures
30 May 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 May 2025

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