I know that there are consultants who charge thousands of RM to fill these out. But I am in the country and can do the running around myself, so don't see any reason to spend nearly that much.
What's more, I have downloaded the MM2H visa application and much of it seems fairly straightforward.
There are just a few sections where I feel that I am in need of help. If there is anybody who has recently gone through this process and who would be willing to give advice I would greatly appreciate it.
7. Letter of Good Conduct from your relevant government agency
What exactly is this and how do I obtain one?
I emailed the US Embassy (I am American) and they pointed me to an FBI web site where if I mail them my fingerprints, they will send me a copy of my rap sheet.
Is this truly what the visa office wants? Is there any way to get it by running my name rather than my fingerprints?
In the states, most police stations will fingerprint you. I have done some reading and that does not seem to be the case here. If I do need to submit my fingerprints to the FBI, where can I get my fingerprints taken - preferably in Penang.
So the short question is - what is the best way for a US citizen to obtain a letter of good conduct.
11. Certified copies of latest 3 months bank statement/ other related financial document(s) to
indicate the financial capability to support stay in Malaysia;
First off - I should say that I don't have a pension. Nor do I take US Social Security yet. But I do have a goodly amount of savings in mutual funds that should support me the rest of my life. So should I provide copies of my mutual fund statements? How much money are they looking for? IE: should I show just my two big accounts - or should I provide statements for all my accounts? Is there a certain amount that once I have included funds that pass a certain point I don't have to bother with the smaller accounts? This question leads into the whole "certified copies" question below.
The next question is about the "Certified copies". I have been traveling a lot lately, and went paperless on my banking years ago. On the rare occasions I need a statement, I get it online. So how do I get what they will consider a "certified copy"? Can I just download and print an online statement? Can I download copies from the internet and ask a notary public here in Malaysia to "certify" them? Do I ask the mutual fund company to provide me with special "Certified copies" of my statements? Do I ask them to mail normal printed copies, then have my sister take them to a US notary public and have them witnessed?
How exactly do I provide "Certified copies" of my bank and mutual fund statements? What exactly are they looking for?
2. A copy of resume by the main applicant which includes the following information:
I don't plan on seeking employment here. But I guess I should supply a resume anyway, just because they asked for one.
Lastly - Any general help or advice would be appreciated .
Thanks.