> If you're originally from Germany, you will be forced to leave the UK anyway.

Its amazing that you know what the terms of the exit deal that Britain and the EU will negotiate under Article 50 already.

There is no need for sarcasm. Of course nobody knows the terms already, but I'm talking about the rhetoric that was used to promote the Brexit. And "getting the foreigners out of the country" was a big one. All signs point to this becoming true, because these are the same people who will be spearheading the negotiations.

This isn't necessarily the case. Many EU migrants will be able to claim residency in the UK if they meet certain criteria.

In all likelihood the UK will join the EEA and retain free movement, but even if not, economic migration will still be encouraged and a visa system will be in place, just as the country has for the rest of the world.

What criteria would those be?

My girlfriend is Polish and has lived and worked here for 7 years. She's never claimed benefits or anything.