For International Community Members

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:
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 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 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
Harvard International Office (HIO)
Supports International students and scholars at Harvard and the affiliated hospitals; responsible for inbound US immigration issues.
Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic @ HLS
The clinic provides legal support and advocacy
Harvard Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Responsible for all the legal work arising from the activities of Harvard's Faculties
Global Support Services
Advice and resources to support travel abroad, including safety and security, health, and outbound immigration
International SOS
24/7 emergency medical, mental health, and security support for Harvard affiliates traveling abroad.

For International Community Members

Harvard International Office

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

Harvard International Office - Problems While Travelling

Harvard Employment & Income Verification via The Work Number

Harvard International Office (HIO)

Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic @ HLS

Harvard Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Global Support Services

International SOS