It is written that you have to be here a year prior to getting residency, theirs all the rules and regs in black and white. but it just isnt always so. I always suggest a person go to Belmopan and get an appointment and meet with the Director of Immigration. I although on my 3rd work permit never spent more than 3 months a year here when I got my residency two yrs ago I have been here full time since, and I got my husbands residency for him while he was not even in the country. No bribe money, no kick backs, I am just an artist here not a big money maker, but everyone has a circumstance and everyone has a different story, go to the horses mouth and plea your case.

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