H-1B Six Year Limit Calculator

Estimate when your six year H-1B maximum stay ends after subtracting time spent outside the US.

Quick answer: H-1B Six Year Limit Calculator: Estimate when your six year H-1B maximum stay ends after subtracting time spent outside the US. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.

H-1B start date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Days spent outside the US

How to use H-1B Six Year Limit Calculator

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Features

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Works on phone and desktop

How it works

Start date plus six years plus the days you spent outside the US.

Worked example

Starting on October 1, 2023 with 40 days abroad gives an end date of about November 10, 2029.

Good to know

These are planning estimates, not tax or legal advice. Rules and limits change, so confirm at irs.gov, uscis.gov, ssa.gov or with a professional.

Frequently asked questions

What is the H-1B limit?

Generally 6 years in total, in 3 year approvals.

Does time abroad count?

Days spent outside the US can be recaptured and added back. Keep travel records and talk to an immigration attorney.

Is the H-1B Six Year Limit Calculator free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.