In United States employment-based immigration, the "240-day rule" refers to a regulatory provision under United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines that allows certain non-immigrant workers—such as H-1B, L-1, and E-2 visa holders—to continue working legally in the United States for up to 240 days past their current I-94 expiration date. This temporary work authorization extension is automatically granted provided that the employer filed a timely and proper petition for a visa extension before the previous status officially expired. This rule acts as a vital safety valve, protecting employees from being penalized or forced to stop working due to government processing delays.
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