Q&A

Can Malaysian get US citizenship?

Can Malaysian get US citizenship?

Anyone looking to emigrate to the United States from Malaysia must petition the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and have this approved before you apply for a visa. Once the petition is approved, you are free to apply for a non-immigrant visa or for an immigrant visa for a spouse.

How long can U.S. citizen stay in Malaysia?

90 days
Immigration officials will place an entry stamp, known as a social visit pass (visa), in your passport authorizing a stay of up to 90 days. Travelers may apply to the Malaysian Immigration Department for extensions of up to two months.

Can a US citizen marry a Malaysian citizen?

The US allows citizens of other countries to marry US citizens and will recognize that dual citizenship even after marriage. However, if your intent is to live and stay in the US with no intent to live or return to Malaysia in the near future, then I would suggest that you apply for sole US citizenship.

Can a woman get a nationality in Malaysia?

Malaysia is among 25 countries around the world that restricts women from conferring their nationality to their children. While Article 14 of the Federal Constitution guarantees that Malaysian fathers can pass their nationality to children, even those born abroad, Malaysian mothers must apply for the same via Article 15 (2).

How does a fiance ( e ) visa from Malaysia work?

The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé (e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign-citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Can you date an Indian woman in Malaysia?

If you are a Muslim and you want to date a traditional Malay girl, go for it. And if you dream about marrying an Indian woman, you have my blessing. But why not take the easy road? About 25% of women who are living in this country are originally from China. In fact, in Kuala Lumpur 43.2% of the women are Malaysian Chinese. You just won the lottery.

Can a foreign spouse of a Malaysian woman get citizenship?

Thirdly, the Federal Constitution allows foreign spouses of Malaysian men citizenship by registration, if they fulfil several criteria, including residing in Malaysia for two years. However, foreign spouses of Malaysian women can only apply for citizenship by naturalization, after residing in Malaysia for ten years.

How to renunciation of Malaysian citizenship in Singapore?

RENUNCIATION OF MALAYSIAN CITIZENSHIP. Conditions of Application. a) Aged 21 years and above during application. b) Singapore citizen / is becoming Singapore citizen . Application Procedures. Form ‘K’ and Form MY-RN1 are available at the Consular Division, High Commission of Malaysia. Fee / Documents to Be Submitted

Can a US citizen bring his fiance to the US?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you may bring your fiancé(e) to the United States to marry and live here, with a nonimmigrant visa for a fiancé(e) (K-1).

What are the laws on nationality in Malaysia?

The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) urges the government to reform Malaysia’s nationality laws, to allow equal right for Malaysian men and women to confer nationality on their spouses and children. Currently, there are three provisions in Malaysia’s nationality laws that discriminate on the basis of gender.