Petition Exempt Global Talent and 'highest skilled worker' visas from 10-year ILR rule

Exempt all existing TIER 1 high-skilled visa holders and their replacement visa types (including Global Talent, Investor, Innovator Founder, Entrepreneur), and their dependents from the 10-year ILR rule. Preserve 3 and 5-year ILR and 12-month citizenship timelines

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Include grandfathering protections.
Keep attracting top talent to settle and grow the UK economy.

We are concerned that breaking promises to industry leaders who trusted the UK could trigger a catastrophic brain drain of top talent to rival nations. A Home Office survey of 4,025 Global Talent visa holders (published 28 March 2024) showed the top motivators were visa flexibility (66%) and the chance to settle (63%). Two-thirds surveyed planned to apply for ILR under the 3- and 5-year rules. We urge the Government to honour its commitment to fast-track ILR and citizenship for the brightest and best talent driving UK high growth.

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Created by Dasha Timbush
Deadline 25 December 2025 All petitions run for 6 months
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