Setting User Defaults for Visa Processing

To set user defaults for visa processing, use the User Defaults component (OPR_DEFAULT_CS).

This section discusses how to set up school code or program sponsor user defaults for an individual.

Page Name

Definition Name

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Usage

User Defaults 4

OPR_DEF_TABLE_CS4

Set Up SACR > User Defaults > User Defaults 4

Set up user defaults for visa processing, set up default school codes for F and M visa processing, and set up a default program sponsor for J visa processing.

Access the User Defaults 4 page (Set Up SACR > User Defaults > User Defaults 4).

Note: The Carry ID, Output Destination, Transcript Type, and Advisement Report Type fields are not used for SEVIS.

SEVIS Default

The system uses the defaults that you set here to populate data in the SEVIS component. The default values that you set here can be overridden on any page in the system.

Although setting user defaults can save time, doing so is optional.

Field or Control

Description

School Code

(For F/M visas) Enter the default DHS SEVIS school code that you want the system to use for this ID. Default school codes are used to populate data in the SEVIS components for F/M visa processing.

Program Number

(For J visas) Enter the default DHS SEVIS exchange visitor program sponsor number that you want the system to use for this ID. Default program numbers are used to populate data in the SEVIS components for J visa processing.