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Reduce ILR qualification to 7 years for long residence visa

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Background

Reduce the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the long residence route from 10 years to 7 years.

Additional details

We think this would create a clearer, fairer pathway to settlement. We believe a single 7-year route gives stability, predictability, and equal treatment to all who live and contribute lawfully in the UK.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Rochester and StroodLauren Edwards
3
Swindon SouthHeidi Alexander
2
Beckenham and PengeLiam Conlon
1
Brighton PavilionSiân Berry
1
Bristol SouthKarin Smyth
1
ClactonNigel Farage
1
Croydon WestSarah Jones
1
East Worthing and ShorehamTom Rutland
1
Greenwich and WoolwichMatthew Pennycook
1
HalifaxKate Dearden
1
Hampstead and HighgateTulip Siddiq
1
Harrow EastBob Blackman
1
Harrow WestGareth Thomas
1
Hertford and StortfordJosh Dean
1
Keighley and IlkleyRobbie Moore
1
Leyton and WansteadMr Calvin Bailey
1
Poplar and LimehouseApsana Begum
1
Rawmarsh and ConisbroughJohn Healey
1
Reading CentralMatt Rodda
1
Richmond ParkSarah Olney
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 740775.