IANAL but posting a "tiny ad in a small unknown paper" does not meet this H1B requirement. The requirement itself has many facets, including posting in Sunday e

IANAL but posting a "tiny ad in a small unknown paper" does not meet this H1B requirement. The requirement itself has many facets, including posting in Sunday editions of widely spread newspapers in the area the job will be, posting with the state workforce agency, and additional requirements that can be met by doing things like holding job fairs. It's a combination of things to help find local talent first. Not making any statements on efficacy, just pointing out that what you said does not meet visa advertisement requirements and anecdotally sounds like the kind of anecdote boomers would FWD:FWD:FWD:FWD: around to try to drum up anti immigrant sentiment.