I received initial communication by email from a recruiter that a hiring manager would like to set up a time to talk. I had 2 phone interviews, and then flew out for 12 in person interviews (members of the team and management chain). Everything went really well. The people were really nice and it was great talking with them. The logistics were all handled well. I was basically told I had the job. Unfortunately, a few days after I was told there was a hiring freeze. The process dragged on for months. 2 more phone interviews, followed by 2 months wait, and another 2 phone interviews which were the last. Eventually, I was told they would not move forward. Further inquiry explained they were unable to obtain a job requisition.