H1B Six Year Limit Calculator

Track how much H1B time you have used and when you hit the 6-year cap. Includes AC21 extension eligibility check and recapture calculation.

What This Tool Shows You

H1B cap: 6 years maximum (initial 3 + one 3-year extension)
Time spent outside the US can be recaptured to extend beyond 6 years
Approved I-140 pending 365+ days enables unlimited 3-year extensions (AC21)
EB-1 or EB-2 with priority date within 1 year enables 3-year extensions
Cap-exempt H1B time does not count toward the 6-year limit

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