KEEP ILR SETTLEMENT 5 YEAR ROUTE FOR EXISTING WORK VISA HOLDERS ALREADY IN UK. — 19 signatures. Status: rejected.
Thousands of individuals have built their lives here in good faith, having arrived under clear immigration rules that promised a 5-year pathway to settlement. These workers have followed every regulation, paid significant visa and NHS fees, contributed to the UK economy and paid taxes.
Introducing extended settlement routes—such as 10- or 15-year pathways—for people who are already lawfully in the UK is both unfair and harmful. 1. Keeping the ILR requirement at 5 years for all Skilled Worker and sponsorship visa holders already in the UK 2. Ensuring that any future immigration changes apply only to new entrants. A 15-year settlement route risks creating a system that resembles long-term dependency rather than encouraging integration, stability, and contribution.
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