Petition · Home Office
Allow Skilled workers to work unlimited extra hours with other employers
Closed
155 signatures
What the petition asks
Review the rule that skilled workers can only work a maximum of 20 extra hours out of their sponsored employment.
Most skilled migrants aim to maximize their earnings to support their families, but their sponsors may be unable to provide additional work beyond the contracted hours.
Most skilled migrants aim to maximize their earnings to support their families, but their sponsors may be unable to provide additional work beyond the contracted hours.
We think allowing skilled worker visa holders the same flexibility to work multiple jobs and longer hours as British citizens and settled workers would promote equality and fairness in the workforce.
We think allowing skilled workers to take on more hours would help address acute labor shortages in sectors like healthcare, IT, and logistics
We think allowing skilled workers to take on more hours would help address acute labor shortages in sectors like healthcare, IT, and logistics
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
155
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
30 Jun 2025
Closed
30 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.