URGENT HELP

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hi, i m here since dec 98, n have applied asylum n its been refused accondin to my solicitor, den i made another application on the ground of human protection in apr 2003 n got letter from Home office dat my application has been accepted as valid n have got right to live here legally, since den i havent heard anything from them, dis year in feb they send me a letter in respose of my letter that i have been here since dec-98 n my case is still under cosideration n wanted to know an up date, they said its still in process,

its almost ten here n i am living here legally accordin to the HO letter, i passed my Life in the uk test last week, n also i been payin tax from 1999 - 2002,

am i allowed to work n also wot would be the outcome, wot if i apply on 10 years ground,
Any good advise will be appreciated.. Thanks