H1B visa validity expired without travel; can I apply for new H1B visa using same petition

Hi,

My US H1B visa validity expired without any travel to USA (visa expiry date: Sept 2015).

Can I apply for new H1B visa using same petition number.

Please help with the information.

Thanks in advance

An employer needs to apply a cap-exempt petition for you using the old approval as proof of having made through the cap. Once approved, you can appear for stamping again.

Thank you Saurabh!

Can i please ask one more query.
My previous employer filed my H1B visa which got expired without any travel.
Now, can i apply for H1B visa at my own using same petition number.

Thanks in advance

A new employer can apply a cap-exempt petition for you using the old petition as reference. Its always the employer who applies for the petition.

Thank you Rajesh. information will be very helpful for me.