What do you mean by if I'm not hearing from field force officers on a regular basic that that is an indicator? Are you saying that successful applicants, who are appointed, receive many correspondence while the unsuccessful ones are left in the dust?I see no mention of a nomination. Without that, you aren't on the NWL. Also, you mention WA state, which has a pretty good field force that should be able to tell you your chances and/or what you need to do to improve. If you aren't hearing from them on a regular basis, well, that's an indicator.