Rejected petition KEEP ILR SETTLEMENT 5 YEAR ROUTE FOR EXISTING WORK VISA HOLDERS ALREADY IN UK.

Thousands of individuals have built their lives here in good faith, having arrived under clear immigration rules that promised a 5-year pathway to settlement. These workers have followed every regulation, paid significant visa and NHS fees, contributed to the UK economy and paid taxes.

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Introducing extended settlement routes—such as 10- or 15-year pathways—for people who are already lawfully in the UK is both unfair and harmful.
1. Keeping the ILR requirement at 5 years for all Skilled Worker and sponsorship visa holders already in the UK
2. Ensuring that any future immigration changes apply only to new entrants.
A 15-year settlement route risks creating a system that resembles long-term dependency rather than encouraging integration, stability, and contribution.

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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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