Petition · Home Office
Retain 5-year ILR Pathway for LGBTIQ+ Refugees in the UK
Closed
333 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government’s new asylum policy proposes replacing the current five-year refugee leave with temporary 30-month grants and delaying eligibility for settlement to 20 years for those on the new core protection route. We believe these changes will disproportionately impact LGBTIQ+ refugees negatively
The five-year ILR route lets refugees rebuild their lives, integrate and access stability. Replacing it with 30-month renewals for up to 20 years creates harmful insecurity, especially for LGBTIQ+ refugees who face heightened risks of homelessness, exploitation and discrimination. The proposed system adds bureaucracy, worsens backlogs and undermines effective protection and international humanitarian standards.
Timeline
| 23 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
333
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
23 Jan 2026
Closed
23 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.