H1B Timeline Planner

Plan your H1B application timeline backward from your key date. OPT, STEM OPT, transfers, renewals — never miss a USCIS deadline.

What This Tool Shows You

H1B lottery registration: March 1–20 every year
Full I-129 petition due 90 days after lottery selection
H1B start date: October 1 — earliest possible for cap-subject workers
Premium processing: 15 business days for decision (recommended)
File H1B renewal at least 6 months before expiration

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