Do I need to renew my US tourist visa in my home country or in the country where I reside now temporarily? [duplicate]

I have a Philippine ls passport and I want to renew my US tourist visa before it expires. Where can I get most likely approval: in my home country or where I currently reside with my spouse, South Africa (temporary resident visa only). Hoping for answers. Thanks!

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I’ve been here for almost a year already and planning to stay until I get my PR visa.

Since your residence is temporary only in terms of the name of your legal status, you should apply for your new visa in South Africa. Here's what the US State Department has to say about it:

You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be aware that it may be more difficult to qualify for a visa outside of the country where you live.

You live in South Africa, so you should apply in South Africa.

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Do I have to go back to my country to renew my visa?

Yes, but the Department of State recommends that you apply for a visa in your home country. For more information about visa applications, visit the DoS website. Before you travel to a country other than yours to renew your visa, contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in that country.

Can I renew my US visa outside my home country?

Visa RenewalsYou must renew your visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. Only diplomatic visa holders and their dependents may renew them in the United States.

Can I renew my visitor visa inside USA?

To renew your visa, you must contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country to make arrangements for your visa renewal appointment. You must apply for a visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate while abroad. You are not able to obtain a new visa from within the U.S.

Can you apply for a visa outside your home country?

You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be aware that it may be more difficult to qualify for a visa outside of the country where you live.

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