Petition · Home Office
Do not require partner dependants to work & contribute to earn settlement
Closed
91 signatures
What the petition asks
Do not introduce any criteria for ILR that would directly or indirectly require partner dependents who are parents to work and make specific economic contributions in their own right to be eligible for the same qualifying period for Earned Settlement alongside their partner, the main applicant.
We think decisions about whether one or both parents work are personal and should not influence immigration status. Families may balance financial stability, harmony and home life in different ways, with shared responsibilities, and valuing only economic contribution diminishes core family principles.
Exclude any requirements for ‘contributions’ from dependents' ILR criteria.
There are genuine cases where the main applicant has contributed to the economy and has never accessed public funds.
Exclude any requirements for ‘contributions’ from dependents' ILR criteria.
There are genuine cases where the main applicant has contributed to the economy and has never accessed public funds.
Timeline
| 9 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
91
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
9 Jan 2026
Closed
9 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.