Rejected petition Exclude existing skilled workers from new immigration proposal

Those who are already in the UK on skilled workers visa should not be included in the new rules outlined in white paper released on May 12, 2025

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Most of the skilled workers migrated to the UK with a hope of settlement after working and paying taxes for 5 years.

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727360

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Date submitted 12 May 2025
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