Recently I’m interested in US market since Malaysia seems so weird even during MCO. I found these 2 broker and trying to open an account with these 2 to see which suit me more. I’ve dealing with them for a month and I would like to share my experience here.
TD Ameritrade SG
I tried to open an account with them but during the online registration there is a issue with so I emailed them but they too many days to reply even with a simple question. Maybe is because of Singapore currently in CB situation (Even before CB they reply slow too). Anyway I’ve  done creating account just waiting for approval so I tried Paper Trading with my account that doesn’t need approval which you can use immediately. Their thinkorswim apps is kinda hard to use which is not user friendly if this is your first time trying to connect yourself into the US market you will vomit when trying their apps. What attracts me is the review from a few website. Who using TD here can share more? Since my real account is not approved yet.
E*Trade
I saw someone introduce E*Trade from one of the user in this forum and I tried to register online but too bad they only let US Citizen to register online so you need to download the registration form and W8-BEN form to fill in and mail to US including a copy of your Passport which is consuming more of your time. I’ve already filled in all the detail and prepared the document but not yet mail it since MCO now. I got play with their apps and its seem more user friendly compare to TD but I not sure since I cant fully access without an account here. Anyone who have E*Trade account here can share your experience? Trying to compare this 2 broker to see which is better.
I found out that when you register for TD they only have individual margin account and for E*Trade you will have to apply manually when filling the form.

Almost 2 months since application but yet to be approved.

Is it just me? I've already furnished all the required documents on their page

Real time if you have at least USD 500 in the account.

TD Ameritrade.

About ~2 months to get initial reply, spent a few hours doing supplemental docs/SGX quiz, then waited another 1 month+ for final confirmation (for funding)