Petition · Home Office
End sponsorship requirements for skilled worker visa holders already in the UK
Closed
74 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe skilled workers who follow the law, pay taxes and take no benefits should not face longer settlement or sponsorship dependence. We believe removing the sponsorship requirement for people on skilled worker visas is essential for safety and fairness.
Many skilled workers follow UK law, pay taxes, take no benefits, yet may face longer settlement periods and more sponsor dependency under new reforms. We believe sponsorship traps them in unsafe jobs and heightens modern slavery risks. Removing sponsorship requirements for those already in the UK could be vital to protecting their rights, safety, and dignity, and preventing exploitation caused by retrospective immigration changes.
Timeline
| 21 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
21 Jan 2026
Closed
21 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.