Immigration Skills Charge

The Immigration Skills Charge is a fee that UK employers must pay when they sponsor foreign workers to come to the UK on certain visa types, like the Skilled Worker Visa. This charge aims to encourage employers to invest in training local workers while still allowing them to hire skilled workers from abroad. The fee varies depending on the size of the employer and the length of the visa. It is part of the UK government's immigration policy to balance the needs of the labor market with promoting skills development among the domestic workforce.