Filing H1B transfer without having a proof/copy of I-129(petition) I have the "Receipt Number"

USA H1B Visa
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My previous employer filed h1b for me in 2008. I left the organization without stamping being done. I am in a situation now, A new employer is willing to get the h1b transfer. I do have the “Receipt Number” through which I am able to track status of my petition. However,

  • I do not have a soft/hard copy of I-129, because I left the organization and organization has not shared any soft copy or hard copy of acknowledgment of petition approval.
  • I also do not know whether my x-employer has withdrawn the application or not.
  • I have never got the h1b visa stamped.
  • I have never traveled to USA

Should I believe there is still a chance of getting h1b (cap-exempted) through new employer if he files h1b transfer?

I really appreciate your efforts in resolving my query.

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You need petition softcopy(I797) minimum for H1B transfer. To get the copy you can hire an attorney or talk to your old employer directly with any friendship if left :-).