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, 9:00am to 5:00pm ET) or for non-emergency inquiries click here.
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 wonly when the HIO is closed. For routine immigration questions, or any emergencies during the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm 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:
- Loss of your passport or other important visa documents.
- 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.
- 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.
- Threat or 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, 9:00am - 5:00pm ET), or for non-emergency inquiries click here.
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 advocacyOffice: (617) 384-8165
Harvard Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Responsible for all the legal work arising from the activities of Harvard's FacultiesOffice: (617) 495-1280
Global Support Services
Advice and resources to support travel abroad, including safety and security, health, and outbound immigrationOffice: (617) 495-1111
Email: 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