Yes it seems like you can apply through the 10 year long residence category. If you've been in the UK for at least 10 years and you have no gaps in your stay (i.e. all your visa extensions were applied before current leave expired) then you are eligible. I have just got my indefinite stay last week ...

Hey all I have been a silent member of this thread and just got my passport back last week with an ILR stamp on it. Time line: Applied 04.09.11 Ack letter 09.09.11 Passport Rec'd 11.11.11 Total time 9 weeks 6 years on student and 4 years on WP. Student visa application rejected once in 2005 reason i...