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A 12-month period could give people a realistic chance to find new sponsorship, protect children’s education, and allow skilled workers to continue contributing to the country.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":120,"closing_date":"2027-02-12","created_at":"2026-07-17T23:22:51.235Z","updated_at":"2026-08-15T22:33:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-08-12T09:53:34.390Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-07-18T06:37:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Amaka Victoria Nwite","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[],"signatures_by_country":[{"name":"United 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