Hmm, interesting, if I just test how the things work, transfer let's say $400 once, then transfer $3000 same month then, $3000 every month for a year, they will count $400? :(
Not, regardless of marriage or retired. You can deposit to account using any method. I know someone, who bring cash in backpack, declared at customs then deposit. And someone, who withdraw from his international ATM card then deposit right away in bank office
The things are simple - even if you have yellow book, pink ID, you are still foreigner who must to follow immigration laws for foreigners. The things will be different only if you get PR or citizenship.
Interesting information, Robert. You mean the WP+salary slips + year tax form (91) is enough to be extended as working? I always avoid extensions by work as I heard this is super complicated, then extend by foreign transfers and affidavit, which is still issued by my embassy...