Resources for DBMI’s International Scholars & Students
Harvard International Office (HIO)
HIO After-Hours Emergency Number: 857-302-3772
For after-hours emergencies, we have a dedicated emergency number (+1-857-302-3772) that 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 to Friday, 9 am-5 pm Eastern), the student or scholar should contact their HIO advisor, email internationaloffice@harvard.edu, or visit our virtual on-call advising hours before making any travel plans (or prior to their departure from the US).
Immigration FAQs:
https://www.hio.harvard.edu/immigration-faqs
HIO’s guidance regarding issues while traveling, including assistance for U.S. immigration-related emergencies:
https://www.hio.harvard.edu/problems-while-travelling
Harvard Representation Initiative (HRI), for legal advocacy and legal advice regarding immigration rights:
https://harvardimmigrationclinic.org/hri/
HRI’s FAQs regarding ICE on campus and knowing your rights:
https://harvardimmigrationclinic.org/for-clients/faqs/
Office of General Counsel’s guidance on U.S. border security:
Office of the Vice Provost for Research’s U.S. arrival travel guidance for foreign students and exchange visitors:
https://www.hio.harvard.edu/expectations-us-border-inspections