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

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

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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    This petition will stay open until 26 March 2026.