F1 to H1B Timeline Planner

Plan your complete F1 to H1B transition timeline. Enter graduation date to generate OPT start, STEM OPT window, lottery dates, cap-gap, and H1B start.

What This Tool Shows You

File OPT application 90 days before graduation — EAD takes 3–5 months
STEM OPT extension: file 90 days before standard OPT expires
H1B lottery registration: March each year — requires job offer
Cap-gap bridges F1/OPT status until October 1 H1B start date
Total F1 → H1B timeline from graduation: typically 12–18 months minimum

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