If you're on H1, and have the money to pull it off, you can take a break with an approved leave of absence[0]. When it's renewal time, you can add these dates i

If you're on H1, and have the money to pull it off, you can take a break with an approved leave of absence[0]. When it's renewal time, you can add these dates in as time not spent on H1 if the time was spent outside the US. I hope you get better soon! [0]: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-taking-approved-leave-affects-your-h-1b-employment.html http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-taking-approved-l...