They are most likely trying to get permission to hire people from abroad (with the intention of moving them to the US). They may also be seeking permission to s

They are most likely trying to get permission to hire people from abroad (with the intention of moving them to the US). They may also be seeking permission to sponsor green cards for current employees. One of the first steps in this process is to get confirmation that they cannot find a specialist for this position in the US (for 30 days). To achieve this, companies use various tricks to discourage others from applying for these positions.