Submitted on Friday 16th May 2025
Rejected on Friday 30th May 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Do not apply the proposed 10-year ILR requirement to existing UK residents
We urge the UK Government not to apply the proposed extension of ILR qualifying period from 5 to 10 years to individuals who are already legally residing and paying taxes in the UK. This change should apply only to new residents entering the UK after the policy is implemented.
UK residents today have made significant life decisions based on the existing 5-year ILR policy. Retrospectively changing policy would be unfair, financially and emotionally distressing, and would undermine trust in the UK immigration system. These individuals contribute to UK's economy and society, and should not be penalized. Legal immigration needs to be controlled, but any policy changes should be applied prospectively, with protections for those already in the UK under current rules.
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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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