F1 Rejected Long Back, H1B Approved.how To Fill Ds160 Form

USA H1B Visa
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I am in india, got my h1b visa approved and yet to attend my visa interview.
My F1 visa got rejected in 2008. Do i need to mention this in DS160 form?Will this effect H1b now? Please advise.

Do i need to have a job with the petitoned employer in India?

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Yes, you should mention rejection details in DS-160. In fact hiding information might create problem.

Do i need to have a job with the petitoned employer in India?

Answer - No