{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/782905.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":782905,"attributes":{"action":"Create a fair settlement route for international graduates.","background":"We call on the Government to count eligible Student and Graduate visa years towards settlement, create a dedicated ILR route for international graduates, and protect current visa holders through fair transitional arrangements.","additional_details":"International graduates invest significant time and money in the UK, often working legally while seeking graduate-level employment. Many struggle to secure sponsorship despite holding UK qualifications. We ask the Government to recognise lawful Student and Graduate visa residence, create a clear graduate settlement route, and protect current visa holders from unfair changes to settlement rules.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-09-25T09:10:17.920Z","updated_at":"2026-11-04T14:17:06.939Z","rejected_at":"2026-11-04T14:17:06.941Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-10-10T20:05:50.000Z","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":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this open petition:\r\n\r\n'Make all visa holders eligible for ILR after 5 continuous years of residency'\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/771200"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}