Petition
Protect the 10-Year Long Residence Route for Legal Residents
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The 10-year long residence route is not merely a policy mechanism; it is a lifeline for individuals and families who have demonstrated commitment to the UK. Abolishing it would be unjust, destabilizing, and contrary to the values of fairness and stability that underpin our society.
We request the Home Office and Parliament to protect the 10‑year long residence route to settlement. This pathway has allowed legal residents to secure stability after a decade of lawful living, working, and contributing in the UK. Families who followed the rules in good faith would face repeated financial strain. Children raised here deserve stability, not insecurity. Communities benefit from long‑term residents who are fully integrated and invested in the UK’s future.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action: Retain current 10-year Long Residence route for ILR with new fast track option
Timeline
| 29 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.