Rejected petition The Govt should keep current 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

Extending the ILR requirement to 10 years would disadvantage skilled worker migrants who relied on the established 5-year route. It risks disrupting families and long-term plans. The Government should retain the 5-year pathway and ensure new ILR applicants demonstrate financial independence.

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Extending the ILR pathway to 10 years would disadvantage Skilled Worker migrants who entered the UK on the legitimate expectation of a 5-year route. Many have structured their careers, family plans, and financial commitments around this framework. Altering it now would create uncertainty and erode confidence in the immigration system. Retaining the 5-year route upholds fairness and supports long-term workforce stability.

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Keep 5-year ILR for Skilled Workers & dependents who come before April 2026
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751505

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Date submitted 22 November 2025
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