UPDATE: I attended my appointment yesterday and ILR application has been successful!
I need not have worried so thank you all for allaying those fears.

Thank you all for your swift responses. I will let you know what happens when I attend the Premium service.

This is just a quick question as I am a bit concerned. I applied for a Student Visa in August 2002 and was refused on the basis that the College was not a bona fide institute (the College later won an appeal against this decision). On the basis of this refusal, whilst the appeal process was underway...

I don't know the answer to your question but it might be worth searching for the answer/links on the forum below. Hope this helps.
Regards
http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=83

Thanks for your advice, all those who have taken their time to reply. I really appreciate this.
I am actually a UK trained nurse and there seems to be a few routes towards qualifying for residence. If i move, I am hoping to move with permanent residence rather than on a work permit.

Thank you for your advice .
From my understanding I actually qualify for citizenship as my skills are on the shortage/demand list. I have also had a few job offers from that side. I just don't want to make a mistake knowing how difficult issues of immigration can be. Please keep the advice coming

I am a newbie to this forum and I am really in need of some honest advice. :? :? I am currently on a Work permit and will qualify for Indefinate leave to remain in 06/2010. However I recently went on to visit Australia and was really impressed with the lifestyle that side. I think for me the most im...