By the grace of Allah I have received my ILR a week shorter than 6 months.
Application sent: 28 Dec 2012
Biometric done : 26 Jan 2013
ILR approval : 21 June 2013
BRP issued : 24 June 2013
I came here in 2001, Student until 2008 when an extension was refused which led to 2 year long battle with home office and tribunals etc. Finally given DLR in 2010 for 3 years. I could have applied for ILR in 2011 but the solicitor I used told me to wait until my DLR expires, doubt if he was right, anyway that's past. To be honest I thought my application will take good part of an year to be decided whatever the decision is but I am thankful to The Almighty and prayers of friends and family to have received it before 6 months, not to mention this forum which has been great support in those long months. I am jail broken finally
I wish Good luck to those waiting, specially who applied in 2012. Peeps a little more patience, your documents are almost in the post.
Aamir