Frequently Asked Questions

1. Consulate General of Malaysia, Los Angeles: Both walk-in and mail in application are permitted. Once your application has been reviewed, it will be forwarded to the Immigration Office in New York for process. Processing time will take approximately 6-8 weeks. OR 2. Consulate General of Malaysia, New York: Malaysia Immigration Office is located in New York and it is the only producing office of Malaysia International Passport in the United States of America. Applicants must be present to submit applications. Mail-in application is not permitted. Read more(http://www.kln.gov.my/web/usa_los-angeles/passport_renewal)

Foreigner married to Malaysian can apply for a long term social visit pass also known as spouse visa. The Long Tern Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) is issued to the Spouse (Husband/Wife) of the Malaysian citizen to grant them a multiple entry visa for a period of up to 5 years, and also allows them to work in Malaysia without having to convert their visa to a working visa. Read more(http://malaysiaworkvisa.com/long-term-social-visit-pass/)

Certain F-1 students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees may apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT). Read more(https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment/stem-opt) Further reading(https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-extension-overview)

Malaysia does not recognize dual citizenship. You have to give up one if you are a Malaysian. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/22/muhyiddin-malaysians-are-not-allowed-dual-citizenship(https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/22/muhyiddin-malaysians-are-not-allowed-dual-citizenship)