Submitted on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Rejected on Friday 23rd May 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Stop applying new immigration rules to existing Skilled Worker visa holders
We urge the government to exempt existing skilled workers from the newly introduced immigration rules, including the settlement period changes & job code restrictions. These individuals made life-changing decisions, such as relocating families, paying higher taxes, and contributing to the economy.
1. Grandfather existing Skilled Worker visa holders under the rules that were in place when they received their visas.
2. Maintain the original 5-year ILR route.
3. Provide clarity and protection for families and dependents already residing in the UK.
4. Recognize the significant long-term financial and social planning that has already been made by these individuals.
5. Thousands of skilled workers have made long-term financial commitments, including mortgages, family planning, and education.
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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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727360
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