[Grammar] RECEIVED OR RECEIVE

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marcus2015

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May we know if the sentence below is correct?

Could you please prioritize this job once you RECEIVED the image?
 

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There is no context here. Please provide some.

Normally, I would say 'once you have received the image".
 

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Hello MN;

But "once you receive" would work if we are referring to the [STRIKE]futurity [/STRIKE]future, wouldn't it, please?
 
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"... referring to the future".

I would say "Please prioritise this job once you receive the image."
 

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