It’s been a while since the last update while we were all focused on supporting the official petition. Here’s an important new development, so I’m sharing this update!
On 13 October 2025, Mr. Neil Duncan-Jordan, Independent MP for Poole, tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament calling on the Government to keep the five-year pathway to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for Skilled Worker visa holders.
Motion text
That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes that they came to the UK in good faith on the clear understanding that five years of work and residence would provide a pathway to indefinite leave to remain (ILR), and many built lives in the UK on this basis; expresses concern that retrospective changes to this pathway would undermine confidence in the immigration system, damage the UK’s international reputation, and risk exacerbating skills shortages; and therefore calls on the Government to retain the five-year ILR pathway for all existing Skilled Worker visa holders.
So far, seven MPs, 4 from Labour and 1 each from the DUP, the Green Party, and an Independent member, have already signed in support.
Request all of the recipients to
- Contact your MP by email or in person and ask them to sign and support this motion, especially those who spoke in Parliament in favor of ILR rules not being applied retrospectively.
- Share this update widely so more people can reach out to their MPs.
- Tag your MP on social media and urge them to stand up for fairness and consistency for all Skilled Worker visa holders.
Link to the Motion