Rejected petition Protect legal migrants: Oppose 10-Year ILR proposal and exempt existing resident

We implore you to raise this issue in Parliament and:
- Oppose extending the ILR qualifying period for legal migrants.
- Provide transitional protections for those already on the 5-year pathway.
- Acknowledge the contributions of taxpaying, rule-abiding immigrants.

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This proposal would unfairly impact the future of thousands of migrants who have followed UK immigrations rules, paid taxes, supported the economy of the country, supported public services and built their lives in Britain.
These individuals form the backbone of many essential services and have made long term life decisions, financial, familial, and professional based on the current 5 year settlement framework.
That cause insecurity and distress for legal residents and their families.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:

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

Protect Legal Migrants: do not implement the 10-Year ILR proposal
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727372

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Date submitted 16 May 2025
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