Tier 2 (General - changes of employment - ISC exempt)

[balasugu]

Hi,

I am an electrical engineer (2123). I came to the UK in 2015. Now, I found a new employer who has provided me with a CoS.
My CoS says,
Tier and Category: "Tier 2 (General - changes of employment - ISC exempt)"

Is the new employer exempted from paying ISC - Immigration Skills Charge ("ISC exempt") for me?

ISC exemption generally applies for PhD candidates and graduate trainee roles (which I am not) as per
Source:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gove ... sh-workers
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However, if we dive deep into the government notification, as per
Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/201 ... 663#f00004
"Transitional provision
7.  A sponsor is not subject to the obligation to pay the charge where—
(a) the sponsor assigns a certificate of sponsorship to a skilled worker who was assigned a previous certificate of sponsorship as a skilled worker before these Regulations came into force;"
Am I correct to assume that my new employer need not pay ISC for me and so the option "Tier 2 (General - changes of employment - ISC exempt)" is correct?

I request the experts and those who have gone through this route and have successfully completed the VISA application process to please share their view.

Regards and thanks in advance,
bala

[aforadi]

My friend - I would recommend you to call helpline and get direct answer from them.
Don't assume anything.
Thanks

[rubyracer2]

Only applications for new visas after 6th April 2015 are subject to Immigration Skills Charge. It's not applicable to you

[CR001]

Only applications for new visas after 6th April 2015 are subject to Immigration Skills Charge. It's not applicable to you

I am sure you mean '2017' and not '2015'??

[fzsaurav]

Hi, I am changing my employer too and i have got the same cos mentioning isc exempt.