On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Nico Williams <nico@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 8:29 AM, Dave Crocker <dhc@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> If there are constraints on issuing letters, satisfy the constraints. >> As an example, there is no inherent reason we cannot open registration >> farther in advance. > > The fees might not be set that far in advance. But still, people who > need the letter might be charged the same fee as the last meeting > prior to requesting early registration. The IETF might even charge a > nominal early registration fee of -say- $50, if it doesn't negatively > impact the visa process. We have an early registration discount and fee increases are always announced more than two meetings ahead.