ALMOST a dozen EU nationals have been refused permission to stay in Bromsgrove after Brexit, figures reveal.
Home Office data, shows around 10 people who applied to continue living in the area by September 30 had their application rejected.
Applicants can challenge a negative EU Settlement Scheme application by launching an appeal.
Those who have lived in the UK for five years, and meet the criteria, can receive settled status and remain in the country indefinitely.
Others who have lived in the country for less time can receive pre-settled status, which allows them to remain for a further five years. They can later apply for settled status.
The figures show that since applications opened, 1,160 people applied to continue living in Bromsgrove, with 1,120 receiving a conclusion by the end of September.
Of them, 690 received settled status and 390 pre-settled.
The highest number of applications came from citizens of Poland, Romania and Germany.
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