This is also a rule not set in stone, as neither my husband or I were in the country for more than 6 months of the year, we have no pull here,This was just last year,` in the States our income put us slightly below middle income. What a person as in this topic finds so confusing is everyone will tell you somthing different, that is because it is different for everyone. What I found is that if you turn your paperwork in to any branch immigration office they will check your documents off a check list, if you are not following the checklist they will not accept your paperwork. If you turn your paperwork in , in Belmopan . It is not to hard to see the director and it its up to his discretion to waive any requirments. It is a frustrating process and takes patience. If you proceed your experience will be uniquely yours as was everyones.. thats why asking advice can be so confussing;