Can I renew my F1 visa in any country out of the USA or does it have to be my home country? I have all my papers from the university?

Third country national acceptance for nonimmigrant visas is in the discretion of American consuls. There is no rule that says that you must return to your homeland for visa stamping, but many consulates are reluctant to accept visa applications from individuals who are not resident in their countries. You may wish to check with the American consulates that you intend to apply at to determine their attitude on your potential application. Your husband may have an easier time at being accepted as he was previously given the F-1 visa in his passport under the same category. As your visa expires the same time as your husband’s, I will assume that you have the F-2 stamp and not a stamp for an F-1 visa. A consulate may believe that the American Embassy or Consulate in your home country would be best qualified to decide whether you should have an F-1 visa. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.