{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751560.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":751560,"attributes":{"action":"KEEP ILR SETTLEMENT 5 YEAR ROUTE FOR EXISTING WORK VISA HOLDERS ALREADY IN UK.","background":"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.","additional_details":"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. \r\n1. Keeping the ILR requirement at 5 years for all Skilled Worker and sponsorship visa holders already in the UK\r\n2. Ensuring that any future immigration changes apply only to new entrants.\r\nA 15-year settlement route risks creating a system that resembles long-term dependency rather than encouraging integration, stability, and contribution.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2025-11-22T23:00:15.150Z","updated_at":"2026-02-26T11:17:44.992Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-26T11:17:43.766Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-22T23:11:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nKeep 5-year ILR for Skilled Workers & dependents who come before April 2026\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751505"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}