H-1B 6-Year Cap & Recapture Calculator
Estimate how much of your six-year H-1B cap you have used, recapture the time you spent outside the United States, and check whether you qualify for a cap-exempt extension under AC21.
Time spent outside the US
Days physically outside the US do not count toward your 6-year cap and can be recaptured.
No periods added. If you never left the US, leave this empty.
Enter your H-1B start date above to calculate your remaining cap time.
Never miss an H-1B deadline
PriorityPath tracks your cap dates, recapture windows, and extension filing deadlines automatically.
Track my H-1B datesThis tool provides general estimates only and is not legal advice. USCIS calculates cap time from official records.