Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Government to commit to stability for UK work and graduate visa rules

Open for signatures 50 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the UK Government to commit to a stable, long-term immigration framework and halt sudden, restrictive shifts to salary thresholds, visa durations, and settlement paths.
We believe migrant workers & businesses are vital drivers of the UK economy. HMRC records show immigrants pay over £20bn annually in direct taxes, with non-EU migrants yielding a £4.6bn net surplus. Immigrants own 27% of UK businesses, creating over 1.1 million jobs. Home Office accounts also show £23.19bn was extracted via visa fees and levies (2019-25). We believe abrupt visa rule changes can create severe anxiety & damage talent retention.

Timeline

3 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 50
Status Open for signatures
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 3 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.