With its rich culture, diverse landscapes, tropical climate, and affordable living costs, Malaysia has become an attractive destination for digital nomads worldwide. To attract more global international talent, the Malaysian government launched the Digital Nomad Visa (DE Rantau Nomad Pass) in October 2022, allowing eligible foreign professionals to legally live and work remotely in Malaysia.
In recent years, the first preference category for Employment-Based Immigration under U.S. immigration law has emerged as one of the primary pathways for immigrating to the United States. This category accounts for 28.6% of the annual global immigration visa quota for the U.S., amounting to approximately 40,000 visas. Among these, the EB-1A visa for individuals with extraordinary ability is particularly popular.