It is or It has been ???

[Kumiko1225]

Hi all

please tell me which or both of them are correct ?

1. It is five years since I came to Canada.
2. It has been five years since I came to Canada.

Thanks !

[Mister Micawber]

#2 is a more widely accepted grammar, but #1 is also prevalent in some regions.
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[Kumiko1225]

Mister Micawber

Thank you so much for your quick reply !