What makes you think they had that requirement? At least their current job listings don't mention anything like that (http://www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/uslocat

What makes you think they had that requirement? At least their current job listings don't mention anything like that (http://www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/uslocations/mountain-view/swe/software-engineer-mountain-view/index.html http://www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/uslocations/mountain-view...). My suggestion would be that if you want to join Google then just send them your resume. Let them decide whether or not they want you rather than deciding that for them.