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i got my visa vs i have got my visa

"I got my visa" and "I have got my visa" are both acceptable phrases, but they would be used in separate contexts. "I got my visa" is commonly used in American English to express the simple past tense, while "I have got my visa" is more common in British English to express the present perfect tense.
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i got my visa

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to express the simple past tense.

This phrase is used to indicate that you received your visa in the past. It is a simple statement of a completed action.

Examples:

  • I got my visa yesterday.
  • She got her visa approved last week.
  • She told me she was in the U.S. and she will bring us to her soon. I passed five difficult years without seeing my mom, but the excruciating pain finally subsided when I got my visa to come to the United States.
  • I got my visa!
  • I promised Rach I'd stay away from all Class As until I got my permanent visa.
  • So my visa application was refused.
  • I have 2 weeks left on my visa.
  • My visa expires in a month, and I don't have the fare.
  • You can't revoke my visa.
  • Look, they might even renew my visa.
  • You got a list of priors longer than my visa bill.
  • Otherwise, they never would have approved my visa.
  • Otherwise, they never would have approved my visa.
  • I'm just waiting for my visa to be straightened out.
  • He found me when I went to renew my visa.
  • My visa may be a bit expired.
  • What happens if my visa application is rejected?
  • Much simpler with my visa card.
  • My assets have been frozen, my visa revoked.
  • I needed Djimon to come back so I could extend my visa.
  • Please. Do not take my visa.
  • My visa expires in two weeks.

Alternatives:

  • I received my visa.
  • I obtained my visa.

i have got my visa

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to express the present perfect tense.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have your visa now as a result of a past action. It emphasizes the connection between the past action and the present result.

Examples:

  • I have got my visa, so I can travel next week.
  • Have you got your visa yet?
  • Sep 29, 2015 ... I have got my visa first time in the year 2009, before that i applied when i was 16 & 18yearas yrs old and i got rejected twice in the year 2002 ...
  • Sep 24, 2015 ... I have got my visa first time in the year 2009, before that i applied when i was 16 & 18yearas yrs old and i got rejected twice in the year 2002 ...
  • I have got my visa for Australia from takeoff. My journey at takeoff, from IELTS till getting my visa done is unforgettable. Jayanshu Shah MPA - University of ...
  • I have got my visa with in 15 days ..the staff of saga were so coperative ...always want to study overseas,and my wish come true with the help SAGA STUDIES (P)  ...

Alternatives:

  • I have received my visa.
  • I have obtained my visa.

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