Submitted on Tuesday 28th January 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
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Remove the 20-Hour Per Week Work Limit for International Students in the UK
The current cap on part-time work hours places undue financial strain on many students. This restriction limits their ability to support themselves in skyrocketing cost of living. We call on the UK Government to remove the 20-hour per week work limit for international students during term time.
International students contribute significantly to the UK's economy, culture, and academic institutions. Removing this cap would:
1. Provide international students with greater financial independence and focus on their studies without worrying about cost of living.
2. Address workforce shortages in key sectors, where part-time roles are often available.
3. Strengthen the UK's position as a top destination for international students by offering more flexible opportunities.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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 a similar action:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700037
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