Hay Ironbutt57 seems like me and you are along the same wavelenghts. I agree with you 100%, seems like they notify us that our resumes have been seen but that's about it. What I have noticed through the years is that it's difficult to get an interview when you're based in the Gulf. Companies in the States seem to think "why should I bring that guy all the way from there" despite the fact that I always put that I am willing to pay my way to the interview as well as relocation to the States. Your comments on the above would be appreciated.