Petition
Create a New Independent Skilled Worker Visa Route
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
This proposal recommends the creation of a new Independent Skilled Worker Visa (ISWV) that allows qualified foreign nationals to work in the UK without being tied to a sponsoring employer.
The purpose of this visa is to:
Address skill shortages more effectively
Reduce worker exploitation linked to employer-dependent visas
Enable non-citizens to contribute productively to the UK economy
Maintain clear safeguards to protect public resources and immigration control
Address skill shortages more effectively
Reduce worker exploitation linked to employer-dependent visas
Enable non-citizens to contribute productively to the UK economy
Maintain clear safeguards to protect public resources and immigration control
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 the same action:
Create a Renewable Open Work Permit for Sponsored Workers
Create a Renewable Open Work Permit for Sponsored Workers
Create a Renewable Open Work Permit for Sponsored Workers
Create a Renewable Open Work Permit for Sponsored Workers
Timeline
| 4 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.