present vs. present perfect tense

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Marshmellow_coffee  #570078  Thu, 25 Sep 08 03:01 AM
Hi :)

I am typing a formal letter and I am confused as to which tense I should use:

"We look forward to receiving your confirmation that the application is / has been withdrawn."

I am also confused about the structure - is it considered some kind of reported speech, or conditionals, or something else?  I'd really appreciate it if you can explain why I should choose one tense over the other :)

Thanks in advance!
  
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CalifJim  #570118  Thu, 25 Sep 08 05:49 AM
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You are looking forward to the confirmation that a past event has taken place.

CJ 

  
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