Protect Skilled Worker Visa Holders from Retroactive ILR Rule Changes

Background

We call on the Government to: - Introduce grandfathering protections for current Skilled Worker visa holders, allowing them to apply for ILR after 5 years as originally promised. - Provide clarity and reassurance as soon as possible, to prevent instability for workers, families, and employers.

Additional details

Applying the new settlement rules retroactively would unfairly penalize people who have followed the rules, built careers, paid taxes, & contributed to society under the current immigration framework. Skilled migrants have contributed to the UK economy through critical sectors including healthcare, education, tech, engineering, & finance. They have stood by the UK, especially during the pandemic and now during a challenging economic period. It is only fair that the UK stands by them in return.