Rejected petition: Protect 5-year ILR for existing Skilled Workers earning below £50,271
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We ask the Government to protect the 5-year ILR route for existing Skilled Worker visa holders earning below £50,271. Introduce transitional arrangements so the proposed 10-year settlement requirement and new salary criteria do not apply to those already on the 5-year route.
Many Skilled Worker visa holders came to the UK believing they could apply for ILR after 5 years. We work hard, pay taxes and contribute to the economy. Many earn below £50,271, but that does not mean our contributions are less valuable. Extending ILR to 10 years or introducing a £50,271salary threshold would unfairly affect existing workers. We urge the Government to protect the 5-year ILR route for current visa holders.
Why was this petition rejected?
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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Protect the five-year ILR route for existing Skilled Workers" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/785621
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