Got my H1B Denied at India consulate. can i apply again this year with same petition.

[Sanz]

Got my H1B of Company X Denied at India consulate. am trying to apply again this year with Company Y. can i reuse the denied petition # with cap excemption.

or do i need to go with a fresh H1B application??

[raghvi]

Got my H1B of Company X Denied at India consulate. am trying to apply again this year with Company Y. can i reuse the denied petition # with cap excemption.

or do i need to go with a fresh H1B application??

What was the reason for denial? Did you get a 221G? It may be possible to file a cap exempt petition if the original petition was not revoked.

This is my opinion not legal advice.