H-1B Renewal Deadline Tracker
Your H-1B renewal window opens 6 months before your I-797 expires — and most employers need every day of it. DueVisa tracks your countdown and alerts you at every critical milestone.
Don't wait until 60 days out
Standard USCIS processing takes 3–6 months. If your employer hasn't started your renewal at the 180-day mark, you're already late. Premium processing (Form I-907) costs $2,805 but can save your status.
The H-1B renewal timeline
Alert your employer
Contact your immigration attorney and start gathering LCA documentation.
LCA filing
Your employer files a new Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. Takes ~7 business days.
File I-129
Your employer submits the H-1B extension petition. Consider premium processing if you're close to your deadline.
Confirm receipt
Verify USCIS receipt notice. Track your case status at uscis.gov/case-status.
Final check
Confirm case is still pending or approved. Do not travel internationally until extension is approved.
I-797 expiry
Your current petition expires. With cap-gap protection, you may continue working if your extension is filed and pending.
Documents H-1B workers should track
I-797 Approval Notice
Most critical — tracks your petition expiry
I-94 Authorized Stay
May differ from I-797 — check i94.cbp.dhs.gov
H-1B Visa Stamp
Required for re-entry after international travel
Passport
Must be valid for the duration of your status
EAD (if applicable)
H-4 EAD holders should track separately
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Start tracking free →This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for advice specific to your situation.