Make it clear whether 10 year ILR rule would be retroactive or to newcomers
Please clarify if the new ILR rules as prescribed in May 2024 white paper, specifically 10 year ILR rule would be applicable retroactively or to new comers.
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Do not apply new ILR rules to those who arrived before 2021 on a 10 year route
Keep the existing ILR route for people who arrived before 2021 and are already building towards 10 years' lawful residence. Ensure their past lawful years continue to count and are not discounted under any new "earned settlement" rules.
Do not apply ILR qualifying period changes retrospectively to ILR applicants
We, the undersigned, call on the UK Home Office and Government to ensure that the recent changes to the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain announced on 20 November 2025 are not applied retrospectively to individuals who are already on the route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Keep 5 Year ILR route for people who came to UK in 2023 or later
The government should keep the 5 Year ILR route for those who have been in the UK since 2023 on any visa, such as Student, Skilled Worker or such.
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
The Government should keep the current 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and restrict access to government benefits for new ILR holders.
Retain current ILR rules for dependants already living in the UK
Retain current ILR rules for dependants already in the UK. We believe the proposed 10 year waits and separate evaluations are unfair, risk family separation, and cause hardship. We think families who have lived here for years should progress together towards settlement.
Make it clear whether 10 year ILR rule would be retroactive or to newcomers
Please clarify if the new ILR rules as prescribed in May 2024 white paper, specifically 10 year ILR rule would be applicable retroactively or to new comers.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Do not apply new ILR rules to those who arrived before 2021 on a 10 year route
Keep the existing ILR route for people who arrived before 2021 and are already building towards 10 years' lawful residence. Ensure their past lawful years continue to count and are not discounted under any new "earned settlement" rules.
Do not apply ILR qualifying period changes retrospectively to ILR applicants
We, the undersigned, call on the UK Home Office and Government to ensure that the recent changes to the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain announced on 20 November 2025 are not applied retrospectively to individuals who are already on the route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Keep 5 Year ILR route for people who came to UK in 2023 or later
The government should keep the 5 Year ILR route for those who have been in the UK since 2023 on any visa, such as Student, Skilled Worker or such.
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
The Government should keep the current 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and restrict access to government benefits for new ILR holders.
Retain current ILR rules for dependants already living in the UK
Retain current ILR rules for dependants already in the UK. We believe the proposed 10 year waits and separate evaluations are unfair, risk family separation, and cause hardship. We think families who have lived here for years should progress together towards settlement.