A study finds post-Brexit visa requirements for EU nationals has led to separations and trauma.
Couples consisting of UK and EU citizens are struggling to navigate the UK immigration system, a study has found.
University of Bristol researchers interviewed 56 UK-EU couples living in England and Wales over three years and found new visa requirements for EU nationals following Brexit had led to family separations and trauma.
Prof Katharine Charsley, who co-authored the Brexit Couples study, said many couples face an "arduous, stressful and draining" process to stay together.
A Home Office spokesperson said: "The Family Immigration Rules ensure anyone wishing to build or continue a family life in the UK is in a genuine relationship, financially independent and able to speak English."
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