Rejected petition Protect Skilled Worker Visa Holders from Retroactive ILR Rule Changes

We call on the Government to:
- Introduce grandfathering protections for current Skilled Worker visa holders, allowing them to apply for ILR after 5 years as originally promised.
- Provide clarity and reassurance as soon as possible, to prevent instability for workers, families, and employers.

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Applying the new settlement rules retroactively would unfairly penalize people who have followed the rules, built careers, paid taxes, & contributed to society under the current immigration framework.

Skilled migrants have contributed to the UK economy through critical sectors including healthcare, education, tech, engineering, & finance. They have stood by the UK, especially during the pandemic and now during a challenging economic period. It is only fair that the UK stands by them in return.

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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 14 May 2025
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