The Malaysian VJ Thread

[sueling 2]

Hey guys,

For those who have gone through the interview, just a quick question here.... did you need to provide a copy of your identification card? Because I'm wondering if I need to spend another rm100 in getting it translated. Already got the birth cert translated but it's taking awhile to get to me

Thanks!

[Bsze 50]

Nope, I don't believe IC is required. Only document I got translated was birth certificate.

[sueling 2]

Nope, I don't believe IC is required. Only document I got translated was birth certificate.

Alright, thanks! Saves me rm100

[Bsze 50]

Where are you getting your documents translated? Mine only cost RM30.

[sueling 2]

Where are you getting your documents translated? Mine only cost RM30.

Only RM30?!! Where did you get them translated?? I got mine translated from the Institut Terjermahan Malaysia. RM100 a piece

While we're on the subject, how much did you pay to certify your copies of legal documents?

[Bsze 50]

I got it translated at the KL courthouse. Nice young man called Mr Awais. I emailed him a scanned copy of my birth certificate and picked it up the next day.

I think I paid $3 for each certified copy, but it can be anywhere from $2 to $5.

[omo9ja 1]

When do I apply for Police certificates? as I can only apply for that of Nigeria with help from my cousin but can't get the one for Malaysia cos they required second visa sticker in my passport to show that I have stayed one year but since my passport is currently with immigration for second visa sticker through school I will have to wait till it comes out then I can apply for Malaysia certificate of good conduct and I am worried what if I don't get the Malaysia certificate of good conduct in time before my interview due to delay of my passport? and also what if my passport is still not out by then?

[Bsze 50]

Who has your passport now? Malaysian immigration?

The certificate of good conduct takes 1 to 2 months to arrive. Since you need your passport for the certificate and the visa interview, I suggest you contact the people who have it right now and see if you can get it back sooner.

Someone correct if I'm wrong, but I believe you can't go to the interview without your passport. If you had it but not the certificate, the embassy might hold off on giving you a visa until they receive it.

[sueling 2]

Who has your passport now? Malaysian immigration?

The certificate of good conduct takes 1 to 2 months to arrive. Since you need your passport for the certificate and the visa interview, I suggest you contact the people who have it right now and see if you can get it back sooner.

Someone correct if I'm wrong, but I believe you can't go to the interview without your passport. If you had it but not the certificate, the embassy might hold off on giving you a visa until they receive it.

I think it's quite likely that they will need to see both the passport (current and expired) and the police certificate at the interview.

[Bsze 50]

Some embassies might allow you to interview even without the police certificate (or other missing documents) but they will not issue the visa (if approved) until they receive it. They will issue a 221g form and you would have a certain amount of time to respond to it.

Edited July 31, 2011 by Bsze

[sueling 2]

COMMISSIONER OF OATHS vs NOTARY PUBLIC

Heads up guys, I want to share my experience of certifying my documents today.

Okay basically, the similarity between the two is that they will both certify your documents. However, take note of the difference; a CoO charges RM3-5 per document and a NP will charge RM50-100. Makes sense to go to a CoO but their seal is apparently recognized only internally (i.e only within Malaysia) but the NP's seal is recognized internationally. If you have documents which you think you might/will need or use later when you're in the US, I suggest going to the NP to be safe, even if it is like 10 times more costly.

I went to a NP today, and unfortunately for me he charges RM100 per document but since I had so much to certify, he charged RM50. I would include "only" but the total still came out to RM500. I'm not sure if I was overcharged, I feel like I was, but I did whatever research I could online and didn't find much at all but RM50 seems to be the standard rate...

The US Embassy accepts both I believe as Bsze did hers with a CoO, right? So I assume that if you do want to use a NP, it's fine and I feel it's more for external usage.

I certified:

1. IC

2. Passports (current & expired) ---> this was a LOT as I copied all relevant pages with US entry stamps.

3. the copy of certificate of good conduct

4. birth certificate

If you used the Institut Terjemahan Malaysia translation service, you are saved from having to certify them as they will come certified already. I got my birth certificate and university diploma translated... just in case. Hm. (RM90 per document)

Anyway, hopefully this information will come in handy to those who are unsure!

Edited August 2, 2011 by sueling

[Bsze 50]

Yup, I used a Commissioner of Oaths. I didn't even get my IC or passport certified.

The passport is an internationally recognized document and I've used it at many places without it's authenticity being questioned. Also, once in the States, you will have other forms of ID to prove who you are (SSN, driver's license and eventually, the green card) and the Malaysia IC/birth certificate is hardly needed. I haven't needed any of those documents in my years as a student and immigrant.

[sueling 2]

Yup, I used a Commissioner of Oaths. I didn't even get my IC or passport certified.

The passport is an internationally recognized document and I've used it at many places without it's authenticity being questioned. Also, once in the States, you will have other forms of ID to prove who you are (SSN, driver's license and eventually, the green card) and the Malaysia IC/birth certificate is hardly needed. I haven't needed any of those documents in my years as a student and immigrant.

I certified the COPIES of my passports. I don't really want to hand them anything original if they ask to keep any of the expired ones :-/ I suppose getting all these certified, after reading your post, only serves to give me a peace of mind in case I ever need it for whatever reason. HAHA

[Élan 3]

Some embassies might allow you to interview even without the police certificate (or other missing documents) but they will not issue the visa (if approved) until they receive it. They will issue a 221g form and you would have a certain amount of time to respond to it.

I wonder if Malaysia does this as well. It seems unlikely that anyone would go to the interview without the police certificate since you have to send in a checklist stating that you already have the certificate before you even get an interview date scheduled.

Thanks for the info on certifications. We didn't have anything certificated or translated professionally but they didn't seem to mind.

[sueling 2]

Thanks for the info on certifications. We didn't have anything certificated or translated professionally but they didn't seem to mind.

WHAT?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

Oh my goodness, now I feel worse about blowing RM500 on certification alone! How did you do it? :blink: