Rejected petition Reject 10-Year ILR Proposal for Skilled Worker Visa Holders in Critical Sectors

We ask the Government to reject the proposed extension of the ILR qualifying period from 5 to 10 years for Skilled Worker visa holders, especially those in critical public service roles such as veterinary medicine, healthcare (Doctors, pharmacists and dentists) tier 2 visa holders

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Extending ILR to 10 years punishes skilled workers who already contribute significantly to the UK. As a veterinary surgeon, I serve a profession facing national shortages. This policy risks worsening recruitment, disrupting public services, and deterring global talent from choosing the UK.
This country is now my home — I care deeply about its animals, people, and future.

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

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Date submitted 15 May 2025
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