The Harvard Representation Initiative offers pro-bono legal immigration consultation and representation, inclusive of social work support, to members of the Harvard community who are undocumented, DACAmented, or non-U.S. citizens who are concerned about their immigration status.
Call or email to schedule a consultation:
(617) 495-6648 | [email protected]
*Information to provide on Email/Voicemail/Text Message:
Name, Harvard Affiliation (student/employee), phone number, email address, immigration status, and brief description of immigration legal support needed.Â
Legal Services:
Our legal representation includes assistance with filing immigration applications, representing clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in Immigration Court, and beyond. All Harvard community members with immigration questions are encouraged to schedule a free consultation with our attorneys.
Social Services:
We offer social work support to all clients as part of their legal representation. Our clinical social work team can assist with emotional support, health insurance issues, financial concerns, food insecurity, and other resources on and off campus.
Mobile Line
If you are a Harvard community member facing an immigration matter outside of our business hours,
please contact our mobile line at (857) 242-6755. We will do our best to respond as soon as possible.
Please send a text message or leave a voicemail with a brief explanation of the reason for your call.
For all other inquiries, including appointment requests, email [email protected] or call our office during business hours at (617) 495-6648.
International Students: HIO has established an emergency telephone number to assist international students and scholars with immigration & visa related emergencies that require and immediate response when the HIO is closed: 857-302-3772
For non-emergency HIO inquiries click here.

