What does it cost to become a UK resident? An appointment, patience and 500 quid

Quoted from Thang...
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hey Joey yes I'm a UK RESIDENT NOW (or ILR -Indefinite Leave to Remain as they call it)!!!!!YIPPIEE!!!!it was a long wait for sure, luckily I made anappointment, else would had been queuing outside forpossibly hour in the pouring rain.summary:got there just before 11:30 yesterday, had to waitoutside for about 20 mins then went through securitychecks, got in line again, went to one of the booths,they checked my documents, went upstairs to the 2ndfloor, paid my £500 (ouch), issued a number, went toanother room where I had to wait (i was getting a bit nervous), number was called, went up and handed my documents, asked if I was still employed I said 'YES',she then said she's going to run a check (thought ibetter keep cool this time and not let her know how nervous i really am), she came back and said everything was fine (relief) and take a seat until they call me again as the process can take up to 2hours for my paperwork, i smiled and said thank-you, i was called exactly 2 hours later and they handed me my passport back that says i'm a permament residence!!!!
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