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The Govt should keep current 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

Submitted on Saturday 22nd November 2025

Rejected on Tuesday 10th February 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

The Govt should keep current 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

Petition Details

Extending the ILR requirement to 10 years would disadvantage skilled worker migrants who relied on the established 5-year route. It risks disrupting families and long-term plans. The Government should retain the 5-year pathway and ensure new ILR applicants demonstrate financial independence.

Additional Information

Extending the ILR pathway to 10 years would disadvantage Skilled Worker migrants who entered the UK on the legitimate expectation of a 5-year route. Many have structured their careers, family plans, and financial commitments around this framework. Altering it now would create uncertainty and erode confidence in the immigration system. Retaining the 5-year route upholds fairness and supports long-term workforce stability.


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This petition was rejected

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.

You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:

Keep 5-year ILR for Skilled Workers & dependents who come before April 2026
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751505

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