Changes

**CIR invitations go out on Wednesdays.<ref name="webinar">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicant Webinar, Jan. 22</ref>

**CIR invitations go out on Wednesdays.<ref name="webinar">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicant Webinar, Jan. 22</ref>

* ICANN suggested timeline between the CIR and RA: 4-6 weeks <ref name="Program Update">http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-new-gtld PDF New gTLD Program Update from ICANN 48 Buenos Aires Presentation</ref>

* ICANN suggested timeline between the CIR and RA: 4-6 weeks <ref name="Program Update">http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-new-gtld PDF New gTLD Program Update from ICANN 48 Buenos Aires Presentation</ref>

**An applicant will have 9 months after receiving the initial CIR invitation to enter into a Registry Agreement with ICANN. Applicants may also request an extension of this period.<ref name="webinar"></ref> Applicants who have already received CIR invitations will start their official 9 month period on Wednesday January 29, 2014.<ref name="webinar"></ref>

**An applicant will have 9 months after receiving the initial CIR invitation to enter into a Registry Agreement with ICANN. Applicants may also request an extension of this period through the Customer Service Portal (CSC).<ref name="webinar"></ref> Applicants who have already received CIR invitations will start their official 9 month period on Wednesday January 29, 2014.<ref name="webinar"></ref>

* Applicant timeline examples:  

* Applicant timeline examples:  

**28 days, Oct. 16-Nov. 14; Donuts Inc.'s .network<ref name="Ondo">Ondo, Crystal. Personal Communication.</ref>  

**28 days, Oct. 16-Nov. 14; Donuts Inc.'s .network<ref name="Ondo">Ondo, Crystal. Personal Communication.</ref>