Keneharrycdc:
Please help a brother, are their schools in US that doesn’t need IELTS or other English exams? Please recommend any

I think many schools in the US (more than 70%) waive the English language requirements if you're from Nigeria or obtained your undergrad degree from Nigeria. Almost same with standardized exams like GRE (except probably for PhD).
But you can search for the schools you're interested in and email them to confirm.

jasperonyx:
Hello, kindly help me check these questions and answers that I compiled for preparation for my interview coming up this month.


What are your plans after u get this degree?
Ans: While I'm school, I'm open to explore any internship or research opportunity inorder to gain advanced hands-on knowledge and experience which I believe is valued by many employers here especially in the field of Telecommunication. I aspire to come home afterwards to look a job as I'm poised to contribute positively towards telecommunication development in providing network services that are more accessible and affordable.

Why do u choose this university?
Ans: tuition cost and location.
MTU is a reputable tech university with good engineering programs. But if I'm to be honest, for me it's more for their affordable tuition fee and Michigan's low cost of living compared to the other schools that I gave me admissions.
Also, Tech is being located at Houghton, surrounded by the forest. I grew up in my village around trees so I feel it's going be easy for me to adapt to the environment too.
The school's small sized class will make it less-overwhelming to adapt to.

What are you planning to study?
Ans: I'm planning to study Electrical and computer Engineering, Master 's degree

Do you plan on working in the state?
Ans: yes I'm open to explore Job opportunities within or outside the campus as this will aid me in meeting up with my monthly loan obligations

Is this your first time in the US?
Ans: Yes it is.

Do you have any family in the States?
Ans: No I don't

Why do this program in US not Nigeria?
Ans: I got my B.Eng here in Nigeria and I must say it was mostly theoretical with little practical impact. Since my pledge is to contribute positively to the telecommunication development in Nigeria. Why not learn from a university in a country that already achieved a stable telecom service. I believe I will get a more advanced practical knowledge and skills needed in my field

I am not a visa guru or a VO but with my limited knowledge, giving the above responses to any VO will almost certainly land you in visa denial, except you're just joking with the above responses you intend to give.
Why will you tell the VO that your purpose of choosing a school was because of the cost? Even if you have to say such (which I don't believe is advisable, that should be on the bottom of the lists). In VO mind, what happened to obtaining the same degree from your home country or other countries with cheaper COA.

To add salt to the wound, you said you will work while schooling! As international student, you are not expected to work outside the campus and even the on campus work is limited to 20 hours per week during academic session. Even if you intend to work on campus, you shouldn't say it. With your responses, you've already signalled the VO that you will likely abuse your visa or even abandon your studies or become a public charge to the US, especially considering the fact that you're probably taking a student loan.

Also, your post study plans are not strong and convincing. Eg although most do not end up coming back, you are expected to come back after your studies and not 'aspire to come back...'

In summary, your transcript needs total overhauling to prevent the imminent certainty of visa denial.

Jmandotcom:
Greetings nairalanders. Please in the DS 160, I was told that fully funded applicants should fill their school as who is paying for this trip. My question is that under that section where one is to fill the details of the school, what is best to write for the 'relationship to you'?

I think there is an option of 'school official.' You will be fine with selecting that.

Hybikay07:
Good Day All..

Any Advice for someone who has gone for Visa Interview Twice and gets denied based on Sponsor?

So the sponsor is based in the USA, and my sister is here in Nigeria... On two occasions now... Once she gets to the stage of who is sponsoring and says, " My elder sister is Based in the USA, and works at so so and so " The Visa Officer gives her the Denial Letter and that's all.

How are you sure that the reason for the denial was entirely due to sponsor? While that may be true, there may other factors that led the denial.

You can critically look into your previous application and how you responded to the questions asked.
Ensure you know the details about that you sponsor and how he is able to pay for your program as well as the immigration status
How were you able to prove hometie when your sponsor is living in the US?

demmyfranc:
Dear great gurus in the house,
Please I urgently need your advice, I have admission to two schools (Georgia southern & Tulane university) for MPH statistics and my deficit is not less than $40k
Please what is my chance of securing visa at the embassy considering the deficit of $40k(unable to secure scholarship). My big aunt in USA already send proof of fund to the school so they are processing the I-20
I don't want this to be criteria of denying me visa, kindly advice if there is way to go about it, or I can still get scholarship
Thanks

While not having scholarships may not entirely affect your chances of visa approval, having scholarships can increase you chances.
Also, you have to be ready to state why you're choosing the school with hight tuition when you may have other cheaper options.
Besides, as your sponsor is domiciled in the US, you need to prove strong home ties and ensure that your sponsor immigrated legally and through the right process, and you will not follow her steps of not coming back after your program (ie if she followed the study route or other similar routes).
Finally, you need to be know what you sponsor does, what she earns and how she can pay for your program when she may have other responsibilities on her

liliberth:
I want to know, if I work as a nurse in uk and I am asked if I will return home, can I use that I can still come back to uk to get a job?

I think it would depend on your status in the UK and your place of work. For example if you're a permanent resident, citizen or have ILR, number of years you've stayed in the UK and if your job is a permanent one and/ or you're being sponsored by your organization.
Other possible ties like marriage, children, assets in the UK. So you just have to check and see where you have more ties.

I doubt if your deposition to the question is a major concern. However, you can put any date between earliest admission date and program/school start date, preferably any date one to two weeks before program start date.

Greatkenny2:
Hello guys, please what should we put as "intended date of arrival" when filling F1... Is it the actual date the program starts or another, probably few weeks to the date? There's also "earliest admission date" on the I-20 Please what date should we use?

The truth is that one can actually get one's F1 visa approved outside one's home country with no marriage ties (myself as an example).

However, you may have to be ready to prove some ties in your home country (such as properties, post study plans in your home country) or country of residence among other factors like financial capability for your studies, etc.

You can use this link below to search for schools of public health, some offer different forms of fundings. You can also email the schools of your choice for more information regarding funding, etc.

https://www.healthcare-administration-degree.net/affordable-master-in-public-health-degree-programs-2/

More so, you can search through sophas.aspph.org
SOPHAS is a centralized application system for various schools of public health in US.
They advantage of applying through it is that you get to submit your documents like transcripts, LoRs, CV, standardized test scores only once and they will submit them the schools that you choose.
The drawback is that not every school of public health is registered there and also their application fee is relatively high (I think around 155$ for the first application you submit and around 55$ for each subsequent application, but the fees might have changed).

willian10:

Application process that will give me any funding, I know funding will make the visa process easier

I think it would've been better to make the information you want more specific. Is it regarding school, application process, etc?

willian10:
Hi guys, I want to go for masters in Public health
I have GRE and a undergraduate degree in Public Health

Sorry for your visa denial...
From your transcript, I think the reasons for the denial relate to both home ties and school.
As others have already stated, it would good if you establish you ties to your home country instead of the country of your residence. VOs know the immigration laws of your country of residence more than you do and they know you're not coming back to the country. Establishing your ties to your home country isn't just telling the VO that you have relatives in Nigeria. How will your intended program address some concerns in your home country?
Are there businesses you want to establish in your country and companies you will want to work with?
Also, you can get the documents of any landed properties you have in your home country (in case you're asked or you need to present it to the VO).

Regarding the school of your choice, your responses are more of generic. Most US schools are (or should be known) for integrity, honesty, etc and hence these are not specific answers.
How does the school relates to your career goals? Are there courses, etc that are peculiar to the school in relation to your career goals? Are there professor(s) whose works catch your interest and who you will like to mentor you?
Besides, are there other schools you applied to and what made you to choose this school instead of the other ones? You can also state the scholarship award as one of the reasons (if the amount is significant).

Regarding when to reapply, since your resumption date is relatively far and I believe it is easier to get closer dates in UAE, you can apply as soon as you can but it may be better to give like a space of one month or little more in order to organize yourself better.
Also, you can use the 'explain' in previously denied visa to state the areas if felt you didn't address well.
All the best.

Tkulthenoble:
Admin Kindly approve.

Visa got denied.

Location: Abu Dhabi

I have B1/B2 Visa

Intervew: F1 Visa,

Course: MS in Marketing

School: Depaul University

Me: Good Morning with Big Smile
VO: Good Morning pass me your document
Me: Here you go
VO: Wow Congratulations you have Scholarshp
Me: Thank you Sir
VO: You are going to Depaul University, Program 2 years. Lets go through your application.
Me: As VO was going through application, statrted explaining to Him about My program. it is 2 years program with 7 core course e.g Marketing Management, Market Research, Aanlytical for marting and this program and course will help me to grab a position at my present job as a commercial manager, we focusing specifically on Africa, Nigeria to be precise, I will managing the Sales team for contract negotiation and contract Renewal.
VO: How long you have been working with your company
Me: 8 years and I have a confirmation of employment letter right here.
VO: Can I see? then He looked at it
VO: Why Depaul University
Me: Because one of Depaul University Core Value is Integrity and My company number one Core Value is integrity and this speaks alot to me, Because I believe so much in this Value, I believe in Honesty, Trust Worthy and as a leader I work the talk and the Depaul Univerisy is known for several volunteer activities on US News website and this is also inline with me as I have organised several CSR with my company.
VO: Did your company have any confirmation you getting a job when you return.

Me: No, But in our Vendor Management meeting, I have had several discussion and training with the sales department.

VO: Are you single?

Me: Yes

VO: Do you have any relative in the US.

Me: No

VO: How are you going to cover your deficit.

Me: I am covering my Deficit through my 8 years working here in UAE and I have my Bank statement here with me.

VO: checked bank statement and typing for few minutes and why typing I told Him that I have visited the US on tourist and spent 11 nights.

VO: dropped the bad news I am sorry for the Bad news cant see you have intent to study in the US, and He said something about other VOs which I did not understand and hands me the 214B flyer.

what went wrong here? Cuz I have analysed it, is my job not enough as socio economy tie? Must I say that I will be heading back to my Home country instead my job after my study?

Or Did I talk too much? Cuz I see other guys with F1 that got interviewd with other VOs hardly say anything but got approved.

You may have to exercise patience and wait as you were told (even though it is taking longer time than necessary). Maybe they are still processing you visa or making some verifications.

Keep tracking your status online to note when it changes from approved to issued (which is likely the time you would be contacted for a pickup of your passport).

Abdgafarplenty:
I did my interview on the 16 November and it was approved, I haven't gotten my visa yet. CGI page is blank with Documents Delivery Information.
I tried calling, I was told to wait for the email and it's been 19 days already.


Any advice on what to do ??

N.B my status tracking is showing Approved

While I have limited knowledge and information regarding this(as most schools I applied to do not have such prerequisite and it is not too common in MSc applications, except it is for research, if I am not mistaken), I think you have to go through the schools' website and then to the program(s) you're applying to and then look at the faculty members and see the professors or teachers there whose areas of work you admire or align with yours.
You can subsequently send them email(using their school contact email address) that you're interested in their works(mention specific works you are interested) and tell them you're applying to their school and will like to mentored by them if you're accepted into the program.
NB: Include a brief background of yours, and you can let them know it is because of your interest in their area of work that you're applying to school. The subject of the email could something like, "Request to be mentored by you".

Some may response, others may ignore. Don't be discouraged by that.
All the best.

ColdHunter:



Hello Chief, so I've narrowed my search to 4 universities and will be applying to all 4 of them for MSc.

They are University of Manitoba - Paediatricand Child Health, Simon Fraser - Gerontology, Memorial University of Newfoundland - Health Ethocs or Publoc Health and University of Alberta - Public Health.

My query is on searching for a supervisor as it's a prerequisite. When mailing the supervisor is there a template I should use or are there specific information I should to include to improve my chances of favorable response?

Cc: ludachriz, biglyanga

Well as I earlier stated, you have to define the path you want whether you want to enter into clinical field, academia or research.
Bear in mind that PhD takes time(≥3 years) and with PhD you will likely enter into academia or research. If time is not an issue to you, you may go for the PhD after or during which you can navigate your way into clinical nursing (writing NCLEX, obtaining licence, etc) but the little concern is loosing track along the way as you stated.
You can try masters or PhD in nursing, MPH, physiology, etc. You can research for schools that offer such.

Requirements for PhD programs as someone already stated depends on the school. But some schools I researched sometimes ago require GRE, minimum of 3.0 GPA, interview, etc. Most admit direct from BSc. However, for public health(PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, maternal and child health, etc), an MPH or MSPH degree is almost always required.
Any health related field(like anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, etc) that you took course in during your undergraduate program may not really be a deviation.

ColdHunter:


Thank you Sir for your kind reply.

I already looked up MSC admissions in both countries for Nursing and found that I have to be licensed to practice before I can enroll and licensing requires writing NCLEX too.

I considered applying for MSC in other Health fields like Gerontology but I'm afraid it may be a deviation from my undergraduate field.

Also, for the PhD, what would be the requirement?

Sorry to bother you.

Cc: ludachriz, biglyanga

I think your two options look great and promising. However, bear in mind that to practice clinically as a nurse in USA or Canada, you need NCLEX (if I am not mistaken).

As others commented, you can apply for MSc or PhD and you have high chances of getting funding. But you have to define the path you want and also know the timeline involved in finishing PhD program.
You can prepare and write the NCLEX while doing your PhD or MSc (as the case may be) and use the opportunity to also network.

ColdHunter:
Experienced friends, kindly help.

I graduated with a 1st Class, BSC Nursing and currently working in a Federal Teaching Hospital.

I have two options I wish to explore:
1. Apply for a masters degree in either the US or Canada.
2. Go to Philippines for my NCLEX and then apply for jobs in either US or Canada.

Which would you suggest, especially on a budget of 12m.

Kindly assist.

Sorry for your denial. From your transcript, the information you deposited are lacking in some details:

For example you didn't state whether you're going for BSc or MSc program.
Also, how related is your current work(counseling) to your first degree (if any)?
Just stating that you're a counselor doesn't seem to be convincing enough just as your supposed husband ministry(which kind of ministry, religious, etc?)

Besides, depending on the year you acquired your last degree, you suppose to contribute at least in part to your COA even if your family is willing to sponsor you, especially owing to the fact that you're working except you're nothing doing a paid work.

Saying that you applied to only one school seemed to be a red flag.

In summary, the presentation of your whole facts(intending school, COA, family ties, relevance of your course of study to your present work, post study plans, etc) doesn't look convincing enough

You need to just go beyond just reading transcripts and be more proactive in your visa preparation before thinking of applying again.
All the best.

Oladapoidowu:
Good evening everyone,I really appreciate everyone's contribution here.
I made sure I read people's transcript to prepare for my interview, though I was denied,but house please help me go through.


Transcript
Lagos
Arkansas state university
School fee 24000
Funds: Family fund$24000

Denied


Me goodmorning
Vo Goodmorning

What do you do: I'm a counselor,I cousel,mentor and guild children,youth and women in my husband ministry

I am also a fashion designer,I specialize in children , adult and easy to wear clothes,

I also do business (dropshipping)

How many schools did you apply: I only applied in Arkansas
How did you find out: I searched online,I met the requirements

What are your ties of coming back . Firstly my family,my child then
With the accuquired knowledge I will establish and give back to my family and community

Then replies sorry......


Please I need clarification on the following


Please when can I reapply?

Secondly,my sponsor is %100 paying my expenses,so I don't need scholarship,and I stated family funds.

I will appreciate people's response.

Why not do a personalized CV yourself?
Also, you can search and download CV app from Google Playstore.

For the SOP, some schools state the required format, number of words(like ≤ 500/750 words) or pages(1-2 pages) while others do not. You can verify from your school's website. But if it is not stated, it is good not to exceed 2 pages.

AllDModsAreMaad:
Please, can someone recommend me to anyone who writes a good academical CV?

And also, how many words are good for an ideal sop?

If I may add to what others have already written, I think you would need to work on your funding. For example, you graduated in 2016, it is expected that the deficit should be funded majorly (if not solely) by you instead of your dad. You should also state how much your earn and how much of the deficit you will cover.
More so, the correlation between your intended course in your masters degree program, your BSc and your current work do not seem to align very well. It would have been good to focus you graduate program on pharmaceutical science or any other field that is much closer to that instead of biology.
In summary, just as the last VO that interviewed you pointed out, you need to change something in either your deficit, course or school,...

aelai:
Hello everyone, I got denied twice at the Lagos embassy and I have another interview coming up on October 17 at the Abuja embassy. Please advice me on what I need to do better this time and also how to respond to the "what has changed" question. I am going to the same school for the same course.


First Attempt:

Lagos Embassy: 18/08/2023
while he collected my passport and i20 he asked

VO: where are you going
Me: I am going to Austin peay state university Clarksville Tennessee for my master's degree in biology.

VO: Who is funding?
Me: I have a graduate research assistantship position which covers 100percent of my tuition. And my dad will be covering the deficit. He is an established business, the CEO of Bleep a 3star hotel with branches in Lagos and Ogun state. He has a staff strength of 80employees and makes an annual income of over 100million naira. He has made arrangements for a standing order to have $3000 travelled to my domiciliary account monthly for a period of 4months and this will cover my deficit. Asides this having worked for half a decade I have being able to save up for this career goal.

at this point he took my i20 and started looking at it while I talked

VO: where did you do your undergraduate? (Now looking at me for the first time)
Me: I finished from the college of medicine university of Lagos, where I studied pharmacology in 2016.

vO: do you have any friend or relative in the US?
No I don't

Vo: have you traveled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have not had any reason to until now

Vo: what do you do? (Looked at me to ask the question but focused on the system - browsing with his mouse - while I gave the answer)
Me: I am a senior research associate at Bleep where I enhance public health and wellbeing through active participation in community and school based educational initiatives. I also work with professors and doctors to carry out community based research

Vo: Cuts me that's fine, how are you covering your deficit (still looking at the system, this time typing as well - at this point I felt he wasn't interested in this question as he was focused on the system)
Me: like I said earlier asides my gra position which covers 100% of my tuition, my dad will be covering my deficit, he is the CEO of Nijis palace (repeated what I said before)

Types for a long while, then the sorry response.




Second Attempt:
Lagos Embassy: 21/09/2023

At first I was directed to the same vo, I told the cgi but he said let the vo say that by himself.

Then at the begining of the interview I was already asked how I am funding the program. He stopped and called the cgi that he should direct me elsewhere and I was place with the vo beside.


Vo: Pass your passport and i20
Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning.
Scanned my finger print again.

Vo: I see you are going APSU for masters in Biology.
Me: yes

Vo:You have a graduate assistantship and deficit of about...$8000, so who's covering your deficit.
Me: having worked for half a decade I will be covering my deficit that's my living expenses and also with the support of my dad. He is a recently retired branch manager of first bank with over 30years in service. He is also the CEO of Bleep a firm that operates in agricultural pharmaceutical and hospitality sectors. He manages two hotels and has pharmacies in various locations in Lagos. He is also a major supplier of palm oil to south western states in Nigeria generating over a 100million naira.

Vo; what's your highest qualification
Me: bachelors of science in pharmacology from the college of medicine university of Lagos in 2016

Vo: and the what year did you graduate
Me: 2016

Vo; what have you done since then
Me; worked as a scientific officer at raw materials development council in abuja for my nysc and worked in my dad's pharmacy for 3years before securing a position as a research associate at Bleep where I work till date.
.
Vo; so why a master's at this time
Me; the second phase of the current grant research project by my employer on drug drug interactions will require molecular processes and technical skill set. This degree will equip me with this knowledge and also improve my research and technical skill set. Also having a master's qualifies me for a higher position as a principal investigator (I paused) where I will lead and conduct meaningful research (that's fine by gesticulating with his hands)

Vo: typing
Me; I would also like to mention that my dad's company, Bleep will be opening a pharmacy branch and I will be overseeing the establishment.

Vo: you where here earlier this year
Me: yes
Vo; you have the same school, same course and deficit, (already trying to put my i20 back into passport) Me: Yes, Vo: so nothing has changed.
Me: my deficit changed its 2000 dollars less
Vo: how did it happen?
Me; having deferred to spring, my coa lessened. And my GA covers my full tuition and also comes to with monthly stipends.

VO: I'm sorry you are not qualified.

I will appreciate your feedback on the above transcripts.

He can apply in either of the locations but I think it would better for him to apply from UK as it would be easier to get availability of interview date than in Nigeria. But he has to be ready to prove strong home ties in Nigeria except maybe he's a permanent resident in UK or a British citizen.

CheersP:
My spouse currently resides in the UK, can he apply for F2 visa there and attend the interview there or he has to apply in Nigeria (home country).
Please will appreciate if any one can provide clarity as to which is the correct thing to do.

From the little I know, I think MRV fees are not transferable across border(between different countries) as you get to pay the fee in the local currency of the country where you will be interviewed. Hence, if you want to change your interview location from Nigeria to UK, you may have to pay another visa fee.
For the change of passport number, I think you can easily do so by updating your profile.

eetzdave:
Hi guys, I’m in need of help regarding my f1 visa…I’m currently in the uk but I paid my visa fee with gtb app, someone told me that I’d need to pay another application fee if I wanted to use the consulate in london since I paid with gtb as that’s not the right way, also I made a mistake using my old passport number while paying for the application fee..can all these be fixed or should I pay a new application fee? P.s I paid 12am today..thanks for any response I get

Why not enquire from the schools you're interested in to know if they accept the IEE in lieu of WES evaluation.
But how come WES is not evaluating your school certificate/transcript?

christobabee:
Please WES is not evaluating my school certificate/ transcript, so I opted for IEE but since have been checking schools, most schools requested for WES. what can I do?

Based on what you stated, I do not think you have a relative in the US. I think relative they mean are your immediate family members(father, mother, siblings, wife/husband and kids). If the relative falls out of the above, I think there is no need mentioning them(I stand to be corrected though). Besides, your 'maternal uncle' do not currently reside in US.
Also, bear in mind that the farer your sponsor is from you, the harder for the approval. So you have to prove why he wants to sponsor you as well as his financial capability to do that.
All the best.

BORBORSKY:
Hello, good morning good people,
Just about to go for visa interview..i have a doubt .please help!
Please if my sponsor (a maternal uncle-not a real one though) has travelled to the US 2 times and returned as at when due....he was invited by his sister who is a lecturer in a school in the U.S...
He is just covering about $4k for me...i have everything else covered from scholarship to personal fund
Do you think I should state that I have a relative in the US?

Most times what we think is/are the reason(s) for the refusal may or may not be. As you said too, switching from your uncle to your mother might be better as the later is much closer to you. However, you have to be prepared to give the reason why you're switching sponsorship and also the financial capability of your new sponsor. In your DS-160, you can also explain the reason(s) why you think you were denied... All the best.[quote author=BettyO11 post=125204982][/quote]

Literally as soon as you can see availability of date, depending on the location/consulate/embassy you are applying from.
However, it is good to calm you nerves down first, know what went wrong in the previous application and how your situation has changed.

BettyO11:
Please how soon can I apply after a visa refusal? And what’s the process?

1. Yes
2. Unlikely

Dracoe:
Hi guys, so I already got an appointment for Feb 2024 but I would want to change somethings on my DS160.
If I fill in a new one can I just update my profile on the ustraveldocs portal?
And also would it affect my appointment date ? Or anything else ?

Why do you still want to write it when the schools you're interested in do not require it? Also, you can ask the schools if GRE is considered in decision making both for funding/scholarship or admission. I also think some schools would consider it if the CPGA is low or if the schools/programs you're going for are competitive. In summary, you can still go ahead and write especially if you have already booked the GRE, as you may never tell if it can be an added advantage.

Harkstetunz:




My people, kindly talk to me

Very unlikely

misterditto:
Is there any red flag for schools (for visa approval) that waive WES evaluation for admission compare to others that made it compulsory?

Yeah

Remosky789:
I just deferred my admission and I have received an updated i20. After filling a new ds160, will I be able to update my visa application with the new ds160 confirmation number?

I think you would need to or maybe fill another another one(since some information you filled in the previous DS-160 may differ with the updated 1-20)

Almira8443:
Please do I need to update my DS-160 form after I deffer my admission? I have gotten an updated I20 from the school

In as much as you needed to have funding for the first year only(especially to obtain 1-20 from your school), have a backup plan of how you intend to fund your second year in case you're asked such question by the VO. Also, if you receive funding from your school ensure to know if it is for one semester, first year or both first and second year.
For the second question, I think both fields are related(I have limited knowledge on that though).

Jidesam01:
Hello everyone, I'm new here. I've begun my admission process by submitting my application, and I'll be completing my WES evaluation by the end of next week. I have a question: once I'm admitted, do I need to have funding for the entire two years, or is funding for the first session sufficient as proof of funds? Also I’m currently working as a software developer and I’m going for masters in information systems, what are the odds? Thanks

Dgabby01:
Please if I move my SEVIS Fee payment to another school which I'm going to interview with. Do I need to inform the previous school which I was refused with about my decision of going with another school.

Not necessary, you do not have to inform them. Just go along with the new SEVIS fee receipt

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