Rejected petition In UK Skilled Workers protection of 5-Year ILR Path instead of 10-Year ILR path

Help Secure Transition Protection for Skilled Visa Holders!

Skilled visa holders already on the 5-year ILR path in the UK deserve fairness and certainty, not a sudden shift to a 10-year ILR route.

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Skilled visa holders have played a vital role in the success and stability of the United Kingdom. We

Pay high taxes (often 40%+) and support NHS and public services.
Work in vital sectors: healthcare, tech, finance, logistics, and education.
Invest in homes and communities, and raise families here.
Helped stabilize the workforce, especially since Brexit at the start of 2021.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

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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 16 May 2025
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