Resolve delays in renewal of COS for Skilled Worker visas

Resolve delays in renewal of COS for Skilled Worker visas — 2,041 signatures. Status: closed.

Petition background

The Government should urgently address delays in renewing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) for Skilled Worker visas, including clear updates on renewal delays, published processing times, priority for care workers, and an expedited route and support channel for urgent UK-based cases.

Additional details

Many skilled workers, including senior carers and frontline healthcare staff, face long delays in CoS renewals that risk their lawful status despite continued employment. These delays cause financial instability, emotional distress, and fear of family separation. Many of these workers supported the UK during COVID-19 and provide essential care to elderly and vulnerable people. Disruptions to their visa renewals threaten continuity of care. Urgent action is needed to prevent avoidable harm.

View this petition on the official UK Parliament website

Other UK Parliament petitions

Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership — 208,791 signatures
Legislate to ban FPNs and prosecutions related to school attendance — 133,399 signatures
Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks — 122,492 signatures
Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth — 113,153 signatures
Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills — 110,984 signatures
Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases — 105,498 signatures
Fund NHS access to Omaveloxolone for patients with Friedreich's Ataxia — 92,048 signatures
Raise the personal tax allowance to £18,000 — 71,262 signatures

Browse UK petitions

UK Petition Tracker home