Petition
Grandfathering and transition so new ILR rules don’t affect current ILR routes.
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce grandfathering and transition routes so the new 10-year ILR rule does NOT apply to people already in the UK on legal 5-year ILR pathways. Apply new rules only to those arriving or applying after 2026. Protect existing applicants.
People followed the law, paid taxes, and planned their lives on the 5-year ILR system. Changing rules midway is unfair and creates hardship. If the Government wants to restrict benefits for new migrants, they can, but those already on 5-year routes should be protected. Grandfathering ensures fairness and stability.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Do not apply ILR qualifying period changes retrospectively to ILR applicants: Do not apply ILR qualifying period changes retrospectively to ILR applicants
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.