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I got the visa vs I have got the visa

Both "I got the visa" and "I have got the visa" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I got the visa" is commonly used in American English to indicate a completed action in the past, while "I have got the visa" is more common in British English and emphasizes the present result of having the visa.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 11414 views

I got the visa

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to indicate a completed action in the past.

This phrase is used to communicate that you obtained the visa in the past. It is a simple past tense construction.

Examples:

  • I got the visa yesterday.
  • She got the visa last week.
  • Apr 17, 2023 ... ... issue. I have travelled to different countries than to where i got the visa from. Maybe I've been lucky. Upvote 4. Downvote Reply reply
  • May 15, 2021 ... OP here, update: I got the visa, full timeline: May 12: Interview, VO said “approved” and kept the passport. May 14: Online status check: ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... Laurie Stettler yo I got the visa on Friday. 1 mo. Laurie Asimole. Ibitoye Gideon I am so excited for you ❤️ When will you travel to the ...
  • Apr 16, 2021 ... Edit: Ignore that, I figured out the mistake. Funnily enough I got the VISA read to file working too, so I now have two working solutions.
  • Apr 11, 2019 ... ... trip. i got the visa for a year but my trip got cancelled and i could not travel. Now i am going to travel to Spain with my family...
  • Mar 6, 2015 ... Have you already received your visa? – phoog. Commented Aug 23, 2018 at 18:05. @phoog Yes, I got the visa. – Sudip. Commented Aug 24, 2018 at 4 ...
  • Nov 4, 2021 ... I got the confirmation that I got the visa within 3-4 days and took another week I think to get the BRP by post. I applied in Sept/Oct last ...
  • May 26, 2022 ... Slovenia was going to be my main destination so I got the visa from them. But just a day before the trip, I decided that it's not worth the ...

Alternatives:

  • I received the visa.
  • I obtained the visa.

I have got the visa

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to emphasize the present result of having the visa.

This phrase is used to emphasize that you currently possess the visa. It is a present perfect tense construction.

Examples:

  • I have got the visa in my hand.
  • She has got the visa for her trip.
  • Dec 31, 2022 ... I want to inform my boss that I have got the VISA. my I use the following snetense: Dear Sir, I want to inform you that I have got my VISA.
  • Meanwhile i have got the visa screen certificate now. I will send the Visa Screen to INS asap.
  • Dec 30, 2023 ... Hi all, I want to visit NYC this November (for 5 ish days) but I want to make sure I have got the visa side sorted before paying for a ...
  • Jun 4, 2019 ... ... I have got the VISA stamping dates also on December 16th for my entire family. Below are my questions -. VISA stamping can happen for the ...
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... I have got the visa and I completed my ds 160 by my own · Patrick Youndjeu · 󰤥 1 · 󰤦 1 · 󰤧 · Anonymous participant profile picture. Anonymous ...
  • Jan 27, 2019 ... Hello, i have got the visa and we are moving on January 30th. On my visa there is a notice that says “class A or class B(TB) REQ. attn. of ...
  • But the problem is that though I have got the visa for an year, it's a single entry visa. Do anyone of you have any idea if it is possible to convert the ...
  • Apr 21, 2021 ... I have got the visa upon reapplication and have returned back to my home country upon my visa end(no overstay nothing) so it shouldn't be an ...
  • Oct 12, 2023 ... So, I went to VFS to collect my passport and to my surprise I have got the Visa approved along with my passport. So I came to know that VFS ...
  • Nov 5, 2024 ... ... i have got the visa. I this the normal case? Wht about the 2 years then? Pls. clarify this to me... thanks a lot. #2 · Pollyana's Avatar.

Alternatives:

  • I have received the visa.
  • I have obtained the visa.

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