Petitions/Reduce the 7-Year Route for UK-born children to apply for ILR to 3 Years
StatusClosed
Opened20 Jun 2025
Closes20 Dec 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We call on the Government to reduce the 7-year wait to apply for ILR to 3 years for UK-born children, allowing them to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain sooner. We believe this will ensure stability, integration, and fairness in line with their best interests and human rights.

We believe the current rule delays stability, which may hinder access to education and healthcare. We believe a 3-year route aligns with children’s best interests under human rights law, fosters integration, and supports their right to a secure life in the UK, which may be their only home. We believe this change could benefit thousands, ensuring compassion and fairness in the UK’s immigration policy.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Sir Mark Hendrick
1Sir Mark Hendrick MP
Preston
4
Barry Gardiner
2Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
3
Bob Blackman
3Bob Blackman MP
Harrow East
3
Sarah Smith
4Sarah Smith MP
Hyndburn
3
Dr Allison Gardner
5Dr Allison Gardner MP
Stoke-on-Trent South
3
Neil Duncan-Jordan
6Neil Duncan-Jordan MP
Poole
2
Heidi Alexander
7Heidi Alexander MP
Swindon South
2
Lisa Nandy
8Lisa Nandy MP
Wigan
2
Sean Woodcock
9Sean Woodcock MP
Banbury
1
Liam Conlon
10Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Reduce the 7-Year Route for UK-born children to apply for ILR to 3 Years — Petitions