Petition

Retain current rules for Skilled Worker while applying for British citizenship

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the UK Government to retain the current requirement allowing individuals to apply for British citizenship one year after being granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) especially for those who have come to the UK on the Skilled Worker route .
We also urge the Government to ensure that any future changes do not apply retrospectively to people who are already in the UK.

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: Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders

Timeline

26 May 2025 Petition opened for signatures
11 Jun 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 Jun 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.