What is the process for getting a review approved by a newbie member?
I have reviews posted on other sites. Is there anything specific neede for approval here?
Do I need to be a paid VIP member? Or do I need to be a member for a set period of time?
Thanks in advance for any help.

The review police look at each review as well as the reviewer's history of posting and writing reviews to ascertain if the review is legit.  Have patience; the system does work.

If you click on "Info & Policies" at the top of the page it'll take you to a page with a hotlink to the "Review FAQ" on the left side. It seemed pretty self-explanatory to me when I read it and followed it in writing my first review which was approved without a hitch.

Once you post a review, you can check on the status by clicking on account manager (top of page) than click on My Reviews (to the left)
You will that see the status to the left.
If it is disapproved, there will be a reason and you can fix the review.

Your participation on the boards counts...  some first reviews by first time reviewers are declined.  Do not give up!  you have 90 days to post a review & can resubmit it later.  The one problem I see is CL ads now expire rather quickly, the the lady must have an internet prescence to be reviewed.
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Yeah, that's not the case here. The lady is a nationally known provider with numerous reviews here and on other sites and definitely not a CL girl.
And apparently other first reviews by newbie members are approved without problem.
So what's the deal?