Submitted on Sunday 17th August 2025
Rejected on Thursday 28th August 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Stop the Misuse of Sponsorship Visas by Off-License Shop Owners
The Government should stop off-license shops misusing visa sponsorships to hire unqualified overseas workers. Instead, they must prioritise hiring UK residents, reducing unemployment, benefit reliance, and protecting the integrity of the immigration system.
Restrict the ability of small businesses such as off-license shops to sponsor overseas workers unless it can be proven that no suitable UK resident is available.
Investigate cases of sponsorship abuse and hold accountable those who exploit the visa system.
Create stronger incentives for businesses to recruit from the UK’s existing workforce.
It is vital that the immigration system is used fairly and responsibly, and that UK residents are given first opportunity for employment.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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The following petitions cover this issue:
Mandate Local Hiring and Restrict Offshore Hiring of workers
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/726852
Require companies to employ minimum 70% UK nationals before sponsoring others
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731797
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