About this I-94 Stay Limit Calculator
This calculator is a private arithmetic worksheet for a user-entered admission date and stay-length assumption. It does not read or validate an official I-94 record.
Who this calculator is for
- Travelers organizing a user-entered stay-limit date.
- People comparing counting assumptions before checking official I-94 information.
- Families or teams building non-official reminders from document dates.
When to use it
- Estimate the last planned day of stay from an entry date and allowed-day assumption.
- Adjust whether the entry date is counted as day one.
- Set an early reminder using a custom lead-time threshold.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the entry or admission date you want to use.
- Enter the authorized-stay days from your own document, notice, or planning assumption.
- Choose whether the entry date counts as day one.
- Adjust the reminder lead time and review the estimated date.
Key assumptions
- This is a planning estimate only, not legal advice, not an official government eligibility decision, and not an official deadline determination.
- Authorized-stay days and counting method are user-entered assumptions.
- The calculator does not retrieve official I-94 records or current immigration rules.
- Dates and thresholds are processed locally in your browser and are not stored by Calwarden.
Accuracy and testing
Review formula sources, default test cases, assumptions, unit handling, rounding rules, and changelog for this calculator.
How this calculator works
Inputs explained
Entry date
The date you want to use as the start of the stay-counting period.
Authorized-stay days
The editable day count from your own document, notice, or planning assumption.
Count entry date as day one
A counting assumption you can toggle because counting rules can vary by context.
Reminder lead time
Your editable number of days before the estimated last day for planning.
Understanding your results
Example scenarios
Planning example
If entry is 2026-01-10, authorized-stay days is 180, and entry counts as day one, the estimated last day is 2026-07-08.
Key Features
- Instant Calculation
- Private & Secure
- Mobile Optimized
Things to Keep in Mind
This calculator does not determine admission class, D/S notation, extensions, status changes, unlawful presence, grace periods, or case-specific immigration consequences.
Tips & Best Practices
- Check the official I-94 record and any notices before relying on a date.
- Use an earlier reminder threshold for travel booking, filings, or professional review.
- Save the counting assumption used so the planning result can be reviewed later.