| ^^I didn't really clarify what I meant by rigid, which is that they do not make exceptions for people who make enough money by non-conventional but still legal means. Perhaps I should have used another word.
You are certainly right that they change the rules often and create a lot of uncertainty and confusion every time. Not only for foreigners, but also for the staff of immigration and consulates/embassies who appear to apply their own interpretation of the rules. |