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Brexit Immigration Rules Strain UK-EU Family Ties

3/5/2026

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  • A University of Bristol study finds UK and EU couples struggle with the immigration system after Brexit, based on 56 interviews across three years.
  • The study links new visa requirements to family separations and distress, with Prof. Katharine Charsley of the University of Bristol calling the process "arduous, stressful and draining".
  • A Home Office spokesperson says Family Immigration Rules require genuine relationships, financial stability, and English proficiency to maintain family life in the UK.