Petitions/Grant Indefinite Leave to Remain for Long-Term International Students in the UK
StatusClosed
Opened5 Dec 2024
Closes5 Jun 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We would like the government to grant Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to international students who have stayed for three years or more, followed all legal requirements, and secured a job post-graduation. We think this would affirm their contributions and ensure fair treatment.

In 2022, the economic impact of international students was valued at £28.8 billion to the UK per year. Despite their significant contributions, they face potential deportation after their student visas or Post Study Work Visas expire. Support us by signing this petition to grant ILR to long-term international students.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Sir Stephen Timms
1Sir Stephen Timms MP
East Ham
4
James Asser
2James Asser MP
West Ham and Beckton
4
Rushanara Ali
3Rushanara Ali MP
Bethnal Green and Stepney
3
Margaret Mullane
4Margaret Mullane MP
Dagenham and Rainham
3
Alex Sobel
5Alex Sobel MP
Leeds Central and Headingley
3
Barry Gardiner
6Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
2
Ruth Cadbury
7Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
2
Helen Whately
8Helen Whately MP
Faversham and Mid Kent
2
Mr Calvin Bailey
9Mr Calvin Bailey MP
Leyton and Wanstead
2
Lucy Rigby
10Lucy Rigby MP
Northampton North
2