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Immigration Skills Charge factsheet

What this factsheet covers

This factsheet provides essential information regarding the Immigration Skills Charge.

Introduction

The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) came into force in April 2017 and must be paid by the majority of  Sponsors at the time of assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Sponsors should be aware of when they are liable for this charge and when an exemption applies…

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