New H1B application while original application is pending

[shrikant_fromchicago]

Dear Reader,

I have masters degree in mechnaical engg. I have applied for H1B visa on 1st April, 2008, through IT consultant. I got selected in lottery and received the receipt number. I got RFE on this H1B application (through an IT consultant). I got another good opportunity in my own mechanical field. I never worked for IT consultant and he has no issues if I leave him.

Can I apply for new H1 B this year with my new company (related to mechanical field) against receipt number I received for the H1B application on which I got query (RFE)? In short I want to avoid solving query and want to apply for new H1B against the receipt number that I have.

Thank you for your valuable time and advice.

Regards,

[txh1b]

The lottery number is still not yours to be precise. You only get to own the lottery number after the application is approved. If denied, the number is granted to someone.

Once approved (IF), you can transfer.