Submitted by Sudeep Sapkota on Sunday 23rd November 2025
Published on Friday 19th December 2025
Current status: Open
Open until: Friday 19th June 2026
Current Signatures: 38
(count is updated approximately hourly)
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billions ~ Create ~ Economy ~ Employers ~ Global ~ Individuals ~ International students ~ Internationals ~ Offered ~ Retain ~ Route ~ society ~ system ~ talented ~ Tax ~ tuition ~ tuition fees ~ UK economy ~ Visa ~ worker visas ~ Years
Create a dedicated ILR settlement route for international students
The Government should create a dedicated settlement route for international graduates who: have completed a recognised UK degree, demonstrate strong proficiency in English, and have worked in the UK for a certain number of years.
International students contribute billions to the UK economy through tuition fees, living expenses, and taxes. A settlement pathway could enhance the UK's competitiveness, attract global talent, and retain skilled individuals already integrated into UK society. Employers sometimes hesitate to offer expensive Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, even for highly capable graduates. We believe the Government should create an ILR settlement route for UK international graduates based on a transparent points-based system.
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