Rejected petition Keep 5 Year ILR for Carrers & restrict access to benefits for New ILR Holders

The Government should keep the current 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and restrict access to government benefits for new ILR holders.

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Extending the ILR route to 15 years would unfairly affect thousands of Care Worker visa holders who moved to the UK based on existing 5-year rules, disrupting their plans, families, and financial stability. The Government should keep the 5-year ILR route and ensuring new ILR holders demonstrate financial independence before accessing public benefits. We think this protect fairness and stability.

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You may wish to sign the following petitions which call for similar actions:

Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746363

Keep 5-year ILR for Health and Care visa holders to protect the NHS
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745684

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Date submitted 23 November 2025
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