[benten10]

I have researched the issue lightly, and am told that EU rules are particularly ...bothersome. Is it true that an EU company has to advertise for/and keep open a position for 3 months and show that none of the applicants met the requirements as compared to the non-EU applicant to be able to hire them?

[donkeyd]

I've worked for a lot of IT companies that hired people straight from outside of the EU. Even for junior roles. It's not that strict.