I have tried reaching out to AG by email and text and get no response.

Just wondering if anyone is familiar with them and can tell me if this is typical behavior. I'm about ready to give up and move on.

to be hard to crack.

 
First thing is to be sure you're providing them the info they request for screening. If you don't they will ignore you. Second, if you're providing non Asian references that might not be high on their priority list. If you have not seen some indie Asian providers that might be advisable.

 
Keep the 3 Ps in mind: Patience, Polite, Persistence. So if you're interested in getting in keep trying periodically but don't just pester them. If they've not responded now move on to some other option and give a try next week or perhaps next month.

Or start with a different Asian agency and then come back when you can use the other agency as a reference. In a given metro area, the people (usually Asian women too)  tend to know each other at least by reputation and phone.

I asked a simple screening related question which I at least expected an answer to. If I get no response I hesitate to provide a lot of information about myself.

I have seen some Asian indies, especially recently.

I guess I'll try on occasion for a bit longer.

Appreciate the advice.

When I tried to get verified, the first messages I sent went unanswered. That being said, I only sent them my references, not asked them a question about screening, which they'll probably view unfavorably. Next time, just send them the references and ask to be screened.  

Keep in mind that out of the remaining agencies in the area, they're probably the only one taking new people, and they may not even be doing that at the moment because of what happened with the recently defunct one.

Thanks for the info.