There's more to these "shops" than meets the eyes: frequently there's also immigration fraud happening. These "consultancies" will make sure someone can qualify

There's more to these "shops" than meets the eyes: frequently there's also immigration fraud happening. These "consultancies" will make sure someone can qualify for X years of "relevant experience" so they can qualify for a visa (sponsored by said shop). I wouldn’t be surprised if some people actually paid for the training and visa sponsorship. That’s of course illegal but how will they find out about a “debt” held to a loan shark in a foreign country? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30154006 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30154006