HSW - Tier 1 (HSMP)
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Eligibility
This page explains the requirements you must meet to be accepted into the highly skilled worker category (Tier 1 General) of our points-based system to work in the United Kingdom. On this page:
- What points you have to score to apply as a highly skilled worker
- How the points differ for first-time applications and extension applications
Points calculation for hsmp / tier1
To apply under Tier1 points-based system and be accepted into the highly skilled worker category, you must pass a points-based assessment. You must score:
75 points for your attributes (age, qualifications, previous earnings, and experience in the United Kingdom); and
Age : ( Maximum 20 Points )
Under 29 years old 20 Points 20 or 34 years old 10 Points 35 or 39 years old 5 Points
Example:
If your birth date is 09-aug-1982 and you are applying on 01-Aug-2011 than you should mention 28 years as age in application form not 29 years.
Qualification: ( Maximum 50 Points )
PHD 45 Points Master's 35 Points Bachelor's 30 Points
Previous Earning: ( Maximum 45 Points ) ( CTC - Cost To Company - Income before TAX )
If Applying from UK
£16,000 - £17,000
(Extension applications only)5 Points £18,000 - £19,999
(Extension applications only)10 Points £20,000 - £22,999 15 Points £23,000 - £25,999 20 Points £26,000 - £28,999 25 Points £29,000 - £31,999 30 Points £32,000 - £34,999 35 Points £35,000 - £39,999 40 Points £40,000 + 45 Points If Applying from India
6604-7546 Pounds or Rs. 4.29 - Rs 4.90 lacs 20 Points 7547-9433 Pounds or Rs. 4.90 - Rs 6.13 lacs 25 Points 9434-10376 Pounds or Rs. 6.13 - Rs 6.74 lacs 30 Points 10377-12263 Pounds or Rs. 6.74 - Rs 7.97 lacs 35 Points 12264-14150 Pounds or Rs. 7.97 - Rs 9.19 lacs 40 Points 14151 Pounds or Rs.9.19 lacs 45 Points
This earning is CTC.
Earning Point Assessment :
Earnings must be made up of 12 consecutive months and must fall within the 15 months before your application.
You can claim points for a 12-month period outside of the 15-month period only in very limited circumstances. These are if you have been away from the workplace for a time during the last 12 months because of:
- full-time study; or
- a period of maternity or adoption-related absence.
You do not have to be in continuous employment during the 12-month period being assessed, so:
- you can claim for a period of earnings less than 12 months; and
- earnings do not have to be from a single employer and can be from full-time, part-time, temporary or short-term work.
If you claim for a period that is more than the 12 months, UK Home office will assess the most recent period of 12 months for which you have sent evidence.
UK Experience : ( Maximum 5 Points )
you have successfully scored points under previous earnings and those earnings were made in the United Kingdom.
Maintenance (funds) can include:
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cash savings in your account that have been in your account for at least three months before your application;
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cash savings in a joint account that have been in your joint account for at least three months before your application;
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cash savings in a account overseas (They convert the amount to pounds sterling using the rate which appears on the OANDA website, and the date on your bank statement), that have been in your account for at least three months before your application.
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Fixed Deposite are valid for Maintenance fund.
If you do not score a minimum of 75 points for your attributes and 10 points for English language and 10 points for available maintenance (funds), your application will be refused.
Important!
To qualify for Tier 1 (General) of the Points Based System you must be able to demonstrate that you have funds to support yourself and any dependants. For the main applicant this is £2,800 with a further £1,600 needed for each dependant accompanying you or planning to join you within 12 months of your arrival in the UK. These amounts must be held in your personal bank account for a minimum period of 3 months for which you must show bank statements/other evidence immediately preceding and dated no more than 7 days prior to the date you submit your application. The balance should not fall below the required minimum at any time during the 3 month period.
Use the points based calculator to calculate how many points you have and whether you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom as a highly skilled worker under the points-based system.
Preparation
Documents required :
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675 £ Application Fee ( Credit Card or Demand Draft - Credit card is the fastest way )
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VAF9 Application form with UK's approved size photo graph
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Covering Letter
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HSW Performa
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Passport , Birth Certificate or Driving License ( AGE Proof )
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Letter from college or university stating that your graduation was in English medium. ( English language ability ) NOT REQUIRED IF YOU CAN FIND AND SELECT YOUR DEGREE IN UNNARIC ON THE POINTS CALCULATOR, NO FURTHER EVIDENCE IS REQUIRED I.E LETTER FROM UNIVERSITY.
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Last 12 months payslip duly signed by company authority. ( Previous Income - You need to earn at least 2,80,000 INR or 3300 £ to be able to eligible for applying )
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Last 12 months salary account's statement ( Previous income - Don't worry about balance as they want this to check whether salary was getting credited to this account or not ).Past earning letter is available here.
- Marriage Certificate if you are married.
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2800 £ for main application and 1600 £ for subsequent dependent.You need to have this fund available in your account from last 3 months and please make sure that balance does not fall under 2800 £ at any time in last 3 months.
Points in RED are mandatory and BLUE are optional but submit it if you have it.Please make a note that you may not find optional docs in guidance but its always an advantageous to have all docs submitted.
All docs are not required but these are the docs which i produce when i applied for myself.VFS had asked for Covering Letter n etc. even though not mentioned in Guidance note.
If you have all genuine docs then there is no chance of getting rejection.
For Muslim applicants :
1) Muslims can get their marriage certificate from the Waqf
board, not necessarily from the Registrar.
2) Muslims need not to have Surname compulsorily.
Applying
Download the application form VAF9 from here for PBS migrant.Guidance note is available here.
Download the application form VAF10 form here for PBS dependent.Guidance note is available here.
If you are in India you must apply at the nearest visa application centre, run by commercial partner, VFS Global. These centres are located in Ahmadabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, New Delhi, North Mumbai, Pune and South Mumbai.
Please make sure you take the appointment prior to visit VFS.
You can call VFS call centre from +91 080 4008 4008.
VFS only collects visa application forms and supporting documents, biometric fingerscans and the visa application fee. VFS is not involved in the decision making process.
Disclaimer:
This document is made to help the ppl who want to come UK under HSW scheme only.The author does not provide any guarantee that you will get visa if you follow this.
The author is no way involved with British high commission or in decision making process.The intention is purely educational.
Changes to Tier1 rules ( From 19th jul 2010 - initial applications only )
http://sysdbaonline.com/?page_id=526
Benefits of HSMP / Tier1:
- UK Workpermit
- You can work for any employer without any restriction.
- Your dependents gets same status ,so they can work legally.
- Medical is free under NHS ( Need to pay for prescription )
- Your child gets totally free medical till the age of 16 years.
- Education for your child is also free.
Hi,
Wish you a very Happy & Prosperous new year
Can you plz clear my doubts:
1. Am I right that I can provided salary slips of ANY 12 consecutive months within 15 months span before the application, most recent is not mandatory correct?
2. In a period of 12 consecutive months I do not hold salary slip of one month due to job change, is it ok to show salary of only 11 months as the funds total is appropriate as per req.
3. I get 40 points if I consider first 12 months salary slips in a 15 months span & I get 35 points if I consider most recent 12 months salary slips in a 15 month span. Which shall I consider for submission.
REQUEST YOU TO PLEASE CLARIFY THESE DOUBTS SOON AS HAVE NEED TO SUBMIT IN THIS MONTH.
Many thanks,
-imran
Hi Dev,
I had 2 queries:
1. If Pune Univ is listed in Self Assessment site of UKBA,
then do i need to get my “MASTERS in COMPUTER MANAGEMENT” (MCM) evaluated from NARIC.
2. Previous UK Experience: Do it mean, UK experience in last 12 months or
it could be any time beyond the last 12 months.
Thanking you in advance
Hi Dev,
I had 2 queries:
1. If Pune Univ is listed in Self Assessment site of UKBA,
then do i need to get my “MASTERS in COMPUTER MANAGEMENT” (MCM) evaluated from NARIC.
2. Previous UK Experience: Does it mean, UK experience in last 12 months or
it could be any time beyond the last 12 months.
Thanking you in advance
Amit
Dear RKP,
Can you send ur contact details for my mail id.ramwork.c@gmail.com..I m going to london in feb.Have few things to discuss..
Thanks in Advance.
Cheers!!
Ramesh
Hi,
Anybody who is planning to go to UK in Feb 2010? Please contact me at
syamala_muralikrishnareddy@yahoo.co.in
Phone: 09160492439 (AP Number)
Hello team,
Can you please answer the following q’s.
1. I am applying individually for HSMP tier 1 VISA the maintanace amount of £ 2800 can it be of my name or joint account in which my name has been mentioned as one of it is sufficient???
2. After getting the VISA up to what extent i can able to enter in to the UK.
3. If i get the HSMP Tier 1 Visa can i enter London with out applying for any of the other things
4. Medical is free ( Under NHS ) – Up to what extent £ or INR and who is sponsoring this ??? whether Indian govt or UK govt is responsible for the same??
for the same can we get any official letter / certifciate from where and when we can able to receive it…
5. After getting the HSMP tier 1 VISA how many times can we travel….
6. Is the HSMP tier 1 VISA is having the types like “Single/Multiple” entry VISA??? and what is the difference between the same? if we get multiple entry VISA shall we need to come to INDIA for every 6 months..
7. What is the official site for the UK HSMP Tier 1 Visa’s and how can we able to confirm that the VISA has been validated.
8. What is the official address we need to send all the original documents?
9. Whether we need to send the original documents thru the offical offices of UK in INDIA(Bangalore, Mumbai….etc) and what is the time to get return of the same original certificates.
10. If we are sending the original certificates after validation whether the after the validation of certificates they are going to put any official seal on the back side??? for the official confirmation saying that these certficates are validated and can able to help if we are travelling for the other countries also?
and where we can get these information.
11. How much amount of luggage is allowed to take to UK.
Hi All,
I am planning to apply for HSMP. I have 2 queries
1. I have a B.Tech Degree in Electronics and Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in Delhi. This comes under Bachelor Degree and i find that this has 0 points. If i take it as Professional Examination > Enginnering it gives me 35 Points for the same.
Do i have the points for my qualification or not? And if not anyone has information on Professional Examination.
Any Ideas i can get the visa by doing a short term course.
2. For the maintenance funds i have a joint account with my parent which i joined a few days back but the funds in the account are more than 3 months old. Is this allowed?
Thanks in advance.
Shantur
hi dev,
i hv MCA from Ignou.
my query is whether it is recognized for new tier 1 visa.
thanks,
vishal
Hi Dev,
I have submitted my HSMP application form. In the applicaiton form i have filled ‘Driving Licence’ is the proof i have submitted for age proof. But unfortunately I forgot to submit the Driving licence. In this case will they refer my Passport for DOB ?
regards,
Suresh
Hi,
I’m applying for Tier-1 Visa(General) this friday at bangalore location. If any of the applicants are applying please leave a reply
Regards,
Dilip
HI,
I have applied the HSMP visa with all genuine documents, except my PG (Post Graduate) certificate. This is a fake one. For HSMP, will they do the educational marks list check ( to find the fake or not)? i heard that the check will be only for bank related docs and experience docs. Reason why i have submited the fake PG certificate is, i am B.Tech Graduate. Please let me know, what heppend if they find this bug?
Hi Dev,
My university is listed is UK NARIC database and they awarded me 35 points for my degree and 10 points for english language for the same degree qualification while doing self-assessment from UKBA point calculator.I am in confusion, Do i need to take an IELTS test for my english language or same degree certificate works? Please suggest me the best option.
hello dev , hope all is well..,,
i have a very small query.. actually my employer gives the salary in cash..where i have my form 16 and ITR from the same employer.. so in previous earnings the evidence i can provide only pay slip , letter from the company stating my gross and net salary , form 16 and ITR. WAT DO U THINK DAT WILL B FINE.???
Hi,
I am Veera, I have completed MCA from Peddanandipadu college affilated to Nagarajuna University in 2004,
Point based calculater is showing Nagarjuna University,Guntur (to 2004).Why “to 2004″ is showing instead of only university, is there any hidden meaning?
Do i need to get letter from UK NARIC for claiming Qualification and English skill points?
Do i need to get letter from my college or University for claiming English skill points?
Thanks you in advance for your help.
Regards,
Veera.
Hi,
I am 25 years old.I got my masters in the year of 2007.i got one year experience into IT.with in one year,I changed 2 companies.first i done as contract employee for 9 months with 3,6000 package and now iam into some another company as a permanent employee with 4,4000 package.i don’t have any documents like form16.AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR TIER1?Please let me know your advices.iam waiting for your advice.
Hi All,
I am going to apply UK HSMP next week. please send anyone sample covering letter to my is smohan37@gmail.com..
Thank You,
Hi, This Is Rajesh.I Had Applied For Student Visa in September,2008.My Visa Got Rejected At That Moment.Because Of Some Financial Doccuments.The Reason They Mentioned in The Refusal Letter is “The Financial Doccuments That Were Provided By me Are Not Satisfactory”.One Of My Friend Was Also Rejected Because Of The Same Reason.Immediately My Friend Applied Again For The Next Intake.Again His Visa Got Rejected.In The Refusal Letter,They Mentioned Like” You Are Not Supposed To Apply Visa For United Kingdom For The Next 10Years.After That,I Got a Job In One Of The Reputed Organisation.From The Past One Year And 4 Months,I Am Working With The Same Company.Now I Am Eligible For H.S.M.P.If Suppose I Apply For h.s.m.p,With All The Necessary Doccuments,Can I Get Visa or I Am Also Not Eligible To Apply For United Kingdom For The Next 10 Years?If You Think I Am Eligible,Immediately I Apply For H.S.M.P. Awaiting Feedback.
Hi Dev,
This is a wonderful blog. Keep up the good work !! I am at the fag end of my application process. I had a couple of queries though.
1) The vfs site mentions 2 dox atleast for earnings proof. I have the bank statements and salary slips ready. do i have to submit the tax returns?
2) Did you provide the contact no of the employer ? I am worried that the HO will contact my employers.
3) I also hope that Hotel booking should do good as a accommodation reference?
Thanks,
Lakshmi
Hi
Can somebosy pls tell me about the IT jobs market there in UK as I have heard that still it’s not good. I am planning in March mid so pls suggest whether it is the right time to go or shall I wait for another couple of weeks ??
Can somebody pls tell me about the IT jobs market there in UK as I have heard that still it’s not good. I am planning in March mid so pls suggest whether it is the right time to go or shall I wait for another couple of weeks ??
I have FD in Manappuram Finance,Muthoot Finance and KSFE. Now i have put in citibank since i am not sure if these FD qualify as similar FD in bank? I dont have any lockin period.Its just that these are financial concerns.
HSMP TIER 1(General) Migrant APRIL 2010.
Dear Friends.
I am planning to apply this April from Mumbai. If any one with similar dates and from same regional office, please let me know. We can help each other with the above documentation, proof’s and etc.
you can conctact me at kkreddy[dot]engg[dot]mba[at the rate of]gmail[dot]com. Wish you all, All the Best.
K.K
Hi,
For acquiring a Tier 1 visa, I read that a Masters degree is a must. Is this true?
With only a bacholar degree can’t we get the visa?
If not, what are my other options?
Thanks,
Wilson R.
Hi All,
I am planning to apply for HSMP in first week of March from Delhi. Anybody else also applying around that time??
Dev- Need clarification from you..I have done Master’s degree in 6 years…As I registered for it in 2003 but gave exams last year only, so what time frame should I take while selected time duration for the course in PBS calculator. The minimum period to do the course was 2 yrs. Will it be fine if I select the option ‘Min 2 yrs or less than 3″. I am really confused on this part.
Pls help!
Thanks and Regards,
Preeti
HI Dev,
In page 1 below reply you had given to BCE
Hello BCE,
1.I did my masters (MCA) from Manipal university Karnataka, Bachelor(BCA)from Madurai Kamaraj University TamilNadu…Can you please tell me how many points I will get for my educational qualification.
You will get 35 points only because of BCA , they wont consider MCA for master degree.They only consider MBA or PHD for 50 points.
I did my MCA from UP technical university i will get 35 points for this right?
Hi, have plan to apply HSMP visa by this month. but have a problem in salary credit. the problem is salary credit in account by 30 to 40 days delayed due to some finiance reason in my company. int this situation can i apply the hsmp visa.
I
Hi,
I would like to apply for HSMP visa . I have all required documents expect maintaince funds in my account.
I have a joint account with my sister and holding sufficient fund,would it be fine for me to apply. SInce one of the consultancy said it’s fine to process.
Please let me know.
Thanks in Advance
Hi,
I could not submit last 12 month salaray slip. for example i can submit Jan 2009 to dec 2009 months salary slip. due to some finance problem my company did not give jan and feb salay yet. they will give jan salay on March. in this situation, can i apply for hsmp visa.
Hi Dev,
First of all, it is great work that you doing, despite assumingly, your busy schedule in the UK. Will definitely like to catch up with you when am there.
I am 29, have a Masters from Imperial College London(the college does show up on PB calculator) and will be submitting my original certificate, so:
1. Do I need a letter from them stating I studied there ? (for UK Experience)
2. Do I need a letter from them stating the course was in English ? (for Language)
Additionally, I am employed by my family-owned business, hence, my earnings are credited and paid only on the 31st of March, for the whole year. I hope to get my taxes filed by mid-April, and apply soon after @ VFS, Ahmedabad.
My income is not an issue – adding up my interests (or dividends), and my annual salary (paid in single cheque at year-end), I get the points I require. Will this suffice ? Or, is not having 12 cheques an issue?
Just for info, I have been to the UK in 1999, 2007, 2008, and 2009 (on Visitors and Student visas), plus also been to Japan, so have all those visas on my passport, dunno if all that really helps?
Thanks a ton.
Chintu.
Hi Preeti,
I am planning to apply for HSMP TIER 1(GENERAL MIGRANT)in March 1st week.
Please contact me on below mobile number.
Mob: 08088797277
Thanks
Vasu
Hi Dev,
Due to a bank mix-up my application fee for HSMP was rejected by the Bank. What is the best way for me to proceed. I have only 7 days before my current visa expires. thanks for your help in advance
Hi Sir/Mam,
I have got MCOM and BCOM from Annamalai University, planning to apply for Tier 1 General Visa uk,
Pls advice, do i need to get english requirement letter from my university or its not required,
Thank you,
Surya
I read on points calculator that “Enter the exchange rate to convert to pounds sterling (GBP) at the time you earned the money.” for earnings. Is that required or current exchange rate is sufficient? What is rate is different for different months, as from 1 Jan 2009 to 1 Aug 2009 the rate changed from 70Rs/pound to almost 80Rs/pound.
- Nachiket
Hi,
I don’t yet have a master’s degree and hence am planning to do a distance learning MBA or PGDBA course.
My questiion is;-
1. Will the distance learrning degree hold good (either PGDBA or Master) for an HSMP applicatiion?
2. Is there a list of any reputed universities Which are recognised by the HSMP authorities?
3. I have come across a nice online MBA portal U21 Global edu. Will the PGDBA/MBA degree from this help me get through my HSMP application?
Thanks a ton in advance.
Regards,
ash
Hi,
I don’t yet have a master’s degree and hence am planning to do a distance learning MBA or PGDBA course.
My questiion is;-
1. Will the distance learrning degree hold good (either PGDBA or Master) for an HSMP applicatiion?
2. Is there a list of any reputed universities Which are recognised by the HSMP authorities?
3. I have come across a nice online MBA portal U21 Global edu. Will the PGDBA/MBA degree from this help me get through my HSMP application?
Thanks a ton in advance.
Regards,
ash
I am going to UK on Friday . I already have the Tier VISA. Can anybody tell me what docs are required need to take there and what questions may immigration officer may ask at airport.
Sanajay !!!
Hi Dev,
I am little bit confusion over the conversion (To pounds). Some people converting earnings into pound month-wise. If i calculate so , I am ineligible. That’s why, i asked in this forum.
I want to know that what way(Month-wise or last day of claiming period) case worker will follow.
HI,
IN the point 7 under PREPARATION heading you mentioned that “Last 12 months payslip duly signed by company authority.” Actually in my company the salary slip is computer generated which bears company logo on it. Moreover, on the UKBA website they mentioned that the computer generated salary slip will suffice the purpose. Could you please tell me if the British High Commission wants that the salary slips should be signed from the employer?
Regards,
MANOJ
Hi Dev
I have fixed deposit to show as proof for fund maintenance, i have got letetr from bank which says taht i t can be encashed immediately.
IS it sufficient? I am scared…some guys say FD is accepted..some guys have burnt their hands showing FDs….in a diallema.:(
Hi Dev,
First of it was excellent post and i got my answers cleared while just reading your remarks . I have finally 1 question and i really hope you will help me in this matter. My question is regarding previous 12 month salary / income
I am working here in KSA for more than 4 years under the employer name ABC . A week later , when i was arranging my documents for TIER1 , i go the bank and asked them for 12 month statement . They gave me statement and was perfectly ok! but with 1 problem . In money transfer , it’s coming XYZ company which is not same as my original company . I asked my finance regarding this and they replied me it’s there internal issue how you get your salary in account. I need your help in the following
1) Do i qualify for previous earning in this situation.
2) What documentary evidence i will be needing for TIER1 visa.
Note:
On there official letter head , they can write the following statement upon my request . Transfer salary SAR net/gross to account in bank ABC under the name xyz company .
Kindly help
Ali qaiser
KSA
Hi Dev
Me and My dad has different account , I havenot been fruitful on my account so no money left as such.
Can I use my dad’s accounts to show the funds avalable while applying for Tier1.
I’m stuck only for this point else my dad has to deposite them in my account and then i have to wait for 3 months.. which i dont want
Please help
Smita
Hi Smita,
You can show any bank account provided that you are a joint holder in that account and make sure that bank statement is having your name mentioned else it wont be considered.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Ali qaiser,
Ask your Finance dept to provide the proof for the internal issue.
Please mention the matter clearly in covering letter so that case worker would get to know about this than it shouldn’t be a problem.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Pradeep,
Apply ur own mind and read through the visa guidance note which clearly says that FDs are valid.
Dont worry.Apply and i m sure you will get visa.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Manoj,
Home office accepts the Electronic Copies of Salary slip.I also had Esalary slips but i got it stamped by Finance dept to be on safer side.
Regards,
Dev
Hi mclrajan,
Please sum up last 12 months gross salary as per salary slips and that would be considered.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Ash,
Please go through PBS which has all courses mentioned and check whether do you find your course there or not.If its there than its approved by Home office.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Ajay,
No one can tell whether market is good or bad because it depends upon skills and luck.
I came to UK in very bad market and got placed in 1 and half months time.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Lakshmi,
Salary slip and Bank statement is enough as earning evidence but still carry IT return when you go to VFS because they are bufoons ( good for nothing ).
Please mention company number.HO may contact or may not.Depends on iuck.
Accommodation proof is not mandatory.
Regards,
Dev
Hi I am Sandeep I have completed Diploma in Computers(3 years) & Bachelor’s Degree in Computers(3 years..got direct 2nd year admission). Am I qualified for HSMP
So how many points do i get 35 or 0
Master’s 35 Points
Bachelor’s 00 Points
Other criteria for HSMP are fine they are
Age 27
Funds ok
Earnings ok
& rest ok