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.
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Do not apply ILR qualifying period changes retrospectively to ILR applicants
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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.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
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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.
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.
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).
Retain current 10-year Long Residence route for ILR with new fast track option
Keep the current 10-year route with continuous residence unchanged, as it’s already a 10-year pathway to settlement. However, in exceptional circumstances, create an early settlement option for people who contribute significantly or have a high English language proficiency.
Keep 5 year route to ILR for Existing Ancestry Visa Holders
We petition to keep the 5 year Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) route for current Ancestry Visa holders who are already living in the UK.