The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a levy introduced by the UK government in April 2017 as part of its broader strategy to reduce employers’ reliance on migrant workers and to encourage investment in the skills of the domestic workforce.
It forms part of the visa sponsorship process for employers who wish to hire (and sponsor) international skilled workers under the Skilled Worker route (previously known as the Tier 2 (General) visa category).
This blog post provides an authoritative guide on what the ISC is, its cost implications, potential exemptions, refund eligibility and the legal position on employers passing the charge onto employees.
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