Submitted on Monday 20th April 2020
Rejected on Wednesday 1st July 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Extend visas for those serving as frontline workers.
International students who are working as key workers in food/ basic essential stores/ pharmacies/ charities supporting the vulnerable and mental health issues, during this pandemic to help support the UK economy and the UK citizens, should get the privilege of getting their visas extended.
These students who came to the UK merely for studying, are now supporting the community in various needs. This shows their dedication and commitment towards serving the country. The government should extend their visas, thereby allowing them to remain longer in the UK, and regain their lost studying time and the experience that they could have gained whilst working in their relevant fields.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
It's not clear if your petition is about all frontline workers, or just international students who are doing certain jobs.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Extended Visas indefinitely for International Students: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304442
Extend work visas and offer settled status to all key workers and their families: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/315863
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