Rejected petition Create a New Independent Skilled Worker Visa Route

This proposal recommends the creation of a new Independent Skilled Worker Visa (ISWV) that allows qualified foreign nationals to work in the UK without being tied to a sponsoring employer.

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The purpose of this visa is to:
Address skill shortages more effectively
Reduce worker exploitation linked to employer-dependent visas
Enable non-citizens to contribute productively to the UK economy
Maintain clear safeguards to protect public resources and immigration control

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:

Create a Renewable Open Work Permit for Sponsored Workers
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751532

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Date submitted 4 December 2025
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