Can one use(by amending) expired/never used H1B

[nivas2010]

Hi,

One of my friends got a H1B approved in 2008 , and because of various reasons he could not attend visa, so could not come to US. Last year the H1B was expired. It was valid for 3 years. Now it is possible to amend(or use cap number) the that(Expired) H1B and come to US after attending visa. Please clarify.

Thanks,

S.

[pontevecchio]

Knowledge can be dangerous. Your friend has been capped. Forget the original H1. Any employer including the original employer needs to file a H1 non cap Petition and get it approved.

[nivas2010]

Knowledge can be dangerous. Your friend has been capped. Forget the original H1. Any employer including the original employer needs to file a H1 non cap Petition and get it approved.

Your reply was not clear enough, did you mean the old H1B is of no use and try to get an entirely new H1B (without using the cab number of old H1B).

Please clarify.