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> Not sure how frequent it is in other countries, but if you see a ridiculous/incoherent job ad from a smaller company, it might be for a job that's already filled.

That's a required step in the US for converting a worker from a temporary(ish) work visa (H1-B) to a permanent residency visa (green card). They have to prove they can't fill the position with an American.

Which is stupid and terrible system. By the time that step is reached, the immigrant employee has probably been settled in the US for 5+ years. It would be a giant injustice if anyone gets hired for those job postings, because that would fuck over the immigrant employee, so the candidates have no chance.



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