Closed petition Reduce ILR qualification to 7 years for long residence visa

Reduce the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the long residence route from 10 years to 7 years.

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We think this would create a clearer, fairer pathway to settlement. We believe a single 7-year route gives stability, predictability, and equal treatment to all who live and contribute lawfully in the UK.

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35 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 35 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 26 March 2026
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