Petitions/Create a scheme for long-term residents who overstayed their visa to gain ILR
StatusClosed
Opened28 Nov 2024
Closes28 May 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

People resident in the UK who have overstayed their visa need status to work legally & access services. Creating a route to indefinite leave to remain would allow them to work, pay taxes, & contribute to the economy. This could boost public services through increased tax & reduce informal economies.

With rising living costs and pressure on public services, we think now is the time for practical solutions, not political debates. Long-term residents may have lived here for 15+ years, speak English, and have skills but cannot legally work. Politicizing their status won't solve our economic challenges. A legal pathway could immediately boost tax revenues, fill crucial workforce gaps, and strengthen communities. We think this common-sense approach supports economic growth while reducing strain on public resources.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Rushanara Ali
1Rushanara Ali MP
Bethnal Green and Stepney
4
Wes Streeting
2Wes Streeting MP
Ilford North
3
Mr Paul Kohler
3Mr Paul Kohler MP
Wimbledon
3
Mr Calvin Bailey
4Mr Calvin Bailey MP
Leyton and Wanstead
2
Michelle Welsh
5Michelle Welsh MP
Sherwood Forest
2
Nesil Caliskan
6Nesil Caliskan MP
Barking
1
Liam Conlon
7Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Lorraine Beavers
8Lorraine Beavers MP
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
1
Imran Hussain
9Imran Hussain MP
Bradford East
1
Kerry McCarthy
10Kerry McCarthy MP
Bristol East
1