H1B Time Recapture Calculator

Calculate how much H1B time you can recapture from days spent outside the US. Recaptured time extends your H1B beyond the 6-year cap.

What This Tool Shows You

Every full day outside the US during an approved H1B period is recapturable
Recaptured time is added to your H1B extensions, allowing you to exceed 6 years
Document all international trips with passport stamps, boarding passes, and I-94 records
USCIS may request all travel history, keep records for every trip
Recapture does not require a separate filing, claimed in the extension I-129