On 10/28/2014 5:57 AM, Ray Pelletier wrote: >> >> I think you have put your finger on something - if the current amount >> of time is too short for visas to be obtained, then one solution is to >> provide invitation letters earlier, so there's more lead tmie. >> >> Adding a question for the IAOC - what are options for making >> invitation letters available further ahead of a meeting? > > We had in the past for LOIs from the IETF and for some unknown reason > the page to do so > is not linked where it is accessible. > > The page is being reviewed and expected to return soon. The IAOC moved towards posting basic -- such as city and I believe main hotel -- much earlier than when registration is opened. It sounds as if adding the visa-related information to the earliest announcement of venue details would make sense. If I recall, the target date for that early announcement is roughly 12 months ahead of the event? d/ -- Dave Crocker Brandenburg InternetWorking bbiw.net