Submitted on Wednesday 14th May 2025
Rejected on Friday 23rd May 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Do Not Apply the Proposed 10-Year Settlement Rule to Existing Migrants
We urge the Government to confirm unequivocally that the proposed increase in the ILR qualifying period will not be applied to those already in the UK on a five-year route to settlement.
The Government is proposing to increase the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from five to ten years. This has caused concern among migrants who came to the UK in good faith, relying on rules that promised settlement after five years. Many left stable lives abroad, believing this path would lead to security. Applying this change retrospectively would breach the principle of legitimate expectation and impose significant financial strain.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727360
Protect Legal Migrants: do not implement the 10-Year ILR proposal
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727372
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