Submitted on Wednesday 14th May 2025
Rejected on Friday 23rd May 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Protect Skilled Worker Visa Holders from Retroactive ILR Rule Changes
We call on the Government to:
- Introduce grandfathering protections for current Skilled Worker visa holders, allowing them to apply for ILR after 5 years as originally promised.
- Provide clarity and reassurance as soon as possible, to prevent instability for workers, families, and employers.
Applying the new settlement rules retroactively would unfairly penalize people who have followed the rules, built careers, paid taxes, & contributed to society under the current immigration framework.
Skilled migrants have contributed to the UK economy through critical sectors including healthcare, education, tech, engineering, & finance. They have stood by the UK, especially during the pandemic and now during a challenging economic period. It is only fair that the UK stands by them in return.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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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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