Harvard International Office

We encourage you to also review the Harvard International Office website for more resources. 

HIO After-Hours Emergency Number --> 857-302-3772

This after hours emergency number (857-302-3772) must only be used for immigration and visa related emergencies that require an immediate response from the HIO when the HIO and University offices are closed. During regular office hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET) or for non-emergency inquiries click here.

Your HIO Advisor

Your HIO advisor, with whom you can schedule an appointment to discuss your individual circumstances and concerns

https://www.hio.harvard.edu/talk-advisor 

Harvard Representation Initiative (HRI)

Harvard Representation Initiative (HRI), for legal advocacy and legal advice regarding immigration rights

Harvard Representation Initiative (HRI), for legal advocacy and legal advice regarding immigration rights 

Harvard International Office - Problems While Travelling

Please find information below regarding the steps to take in case of forgotten, misplaced or lost travel documents, or travel-related emergencies.

https://www.hio.harvard.edu/problems-while-travelling 

The HIO has established an emergency telephone number to assist international students and scholars with travel emergencies only when the HIO is closed. For routine immigration questions, or any emergencies during the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, Monday to Friday, you must contact your HIO Advisor, email internationaloffice@harvard.edu, or visit our virtual on call advising hours. During the time when the HIO is closed (including holidays), only call the emergency number if you experience:

  1. Loss of your passport or other important visa documents.
  2. Visit by government official at home or on campus. If you are asked to sign anything and you are not sure if you should, politely ask the government official if you can call the HIO.
  3. Detainment at a U.S. port of entry, such as an airport. If you are asked to sign anything and you are not sure if you should, politely ask the government official if you can call the HIO.
  4. Threat of deportation or removal. If you are asked to sign anything and you are not sure if you should, politely ask the government official if you can call the HIO.

This after hours emergency number (857-302-3772) must only be used for immigration and visa related emergencies that require an immediate response from the HIO when the HIO and University offices are closed. During regular office hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET) or for non-emergency inquiries click here.

 

https://www.hio.harvard.edu/problems-while-travelling 

HRI's FAQs Regarding ICE on campus

HRI’s FAQs regarding ICE on campus and knowing your rights

HRI’s FAQs regarding ICE on campus and knowing your rights 

OGC's guidance on U.S. border security measures

Office of the General Counsel’s guidance on U.S. border security measures  

 

Office of the Vice Provost for Research’s U.S. arrival travel guidance

Office of the Vice Provost for Research’s U.S. arrival travel guidance for foreign students and exchange visitors  

ACLU’s knowing your rights at the airport

ACLU’s knowing your rights at the airport 

Harvard Employment & Income Verification via The Work Number

If an official requires verification of your employment, give them this phone number and the Harvard code 14392

Hotline: 1-800-367-5690

Harvard University Employer Code: 14392

www.theworknumber.com

Harvard International Office (HIO)

Supports international students and scholars at Harvard and the affiliated hospitals; responsible for inbound US immigration issues

Office: 617-495-2789

Evenings/weekends/holidays: 857-302-3772

internationaloffice@harvard.edu

Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic @ HLS

The clinic provides legal support and advocacy

Office: (617) 384-8165

https://harvardimmigrationclinic.wordpress.com/

Harvard Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Responsible for all the legal work arising from the activities of Harvard’s Faculties and departments

Office: (617) 495-1280

https://ogc.harvard.edu/

Global Support Services

Advice and resources to support travel abroad, including safety and security, health, and outbound immigration

Office: (617) 495-1111

Email: globalsupport@harvard.edu

Website: https://www.globalsupport.harvard.edu/

International SOS

24/7 emergency medical, mental health, and security support for Harvard affiliates traveling abroad

Download the International SOS App:

https://www.globalsupport.harvard.edu/travel/emergency-support

24/7 emergency line: +1- (617) 998-0000