Petition · Home Office
Retain current ILR rules for refugees who are sole carers of British citizens
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to exempt refugees who are sole carers of children who are British citizens from any changes to the current pathway to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK. I think they should remain on the previous, shorter route to ILR to protect child welfare and family stability.
I think that extending their pathway to ILR undermines their rights under Article 8 ECHR (family life).
Timeline
| 7 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
7 Jan 2026
Closed
7 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.