“It’s Giving Illegal Immigrant” — Fans Speculate on Emily’s Visa Status in Emily in Paris

The highly anticipated second part of Emily in Paris season 4 was released on Netflix on Sunday, September 15. In this latest installment, Emily Cooper (portrayed by Lily Collins) embarks on a journey to Rome. What initially began as a romantic getaway with her new love interest, Marcello, quickly shifts to a business trip following an unexpected visit from her boss, Sylvie.

Emily in Paris first debuted in 2020, introducing Emily Cooper, who hails from Chicago and works as a marketing executive for the Gilbert Group. Her adventure in Paris began when she was sent for a year to join Savior, a French marketing firm acquired by her company.

Despite initially being in France for a limited time, Emily has navigated through four seasons of Emily in Paris, leading fans to question the show’s portrayal of visa regulations. On social media, viewers have taken to platforms like X to joke about Emily’s extended stay in France as an American citizen without any apparent visa concerns. One user humorously remarked:

“Ikr. It’s giving illegal immigrant.”

Discussion among fans escalated regarding her potential status as an illegal immigrant:

“THIS. To my knowledge, she’s over the 6-month limit and that agency is too small to sponsor her,”another netizen tweeted.

“There should be a season arc of her just stressing out about her renewals,”another X user commented.

“Almost certainly expired,”another user noted.

“Lol good question! It’s giving overstayer turned illegal immigrant,”an X user added.

Conversely, some viewers offered explanations:

“A year doesn’t mean a series lol. It took three seasons for her boss to give birth,”an X user stated.

“The ‘I’m never going back’ kind,”another X user expressed.

“She was originally sent to Paris on a work assignment, so she likely has a long-stay work visa,”one user pointed out.

“There’s actually an entire episode dedicated to Sylvie getting Emily her work visa,”another X user noted.

Emily’s move to Italy at the conclusion of Emily in Paris Season 4

Season 4 of Emily in Paris was released in two parts, with the initial five episodes available on August 15, followed by the remaining episodes on September 15.

In the first half of season 4, Emily and Gabriel (played by Lucas Bravo) become a couple despite the presence of Camille and her unborn baby. However, their relationship takes a downturn in the season’s second half when Gabriel leaves Emily — an inexperienced skier — stranded on a mountain to pursue Camille, prompting Emily to reevaluate her position as second to Camille.

As the season progresses, Emily discovers a spark with Marcello, an Italian goatherd who surprises her with his successful brand, Umberto Muratori. While visiting Rome, what starts as a romantic vacation with Marcello morphs into a business opportunity, ultimately leading to the Muratoris partnering with Agence Grateau and Sylvie’s decision to launch a new office in Rome, where Emily would likely relocate.

Darren Star reflects on the fleeting fairytale of Emily in Paris

Discussing the ebb and flow of Emily Cooper’s relationships, Darren Star, the creator of Emily in Paris, shared insights with The Hollywood Reporter on September 12:

“Sometimes they have amazing chemistry and an incredible connection, yet they encounter obstacles. And perhaps Emily and Gabriel aren’t meant for now, but maybe later.”

Regarding Marcello’s introduction in the series, Star explained:

“I aimed to introduce a new love interest for Emily that would signify a fresh start after all the drama with Gabriel. Marcello’s arrival in Emily’s life feels unexpected and opens the door to countless possibilities: a new country, new culture, and new adventures.”

While the announcement for a fifth season of Emily in Paris is still pending, fans remain enthusiastic about exploring Lily Collins’ adventures in Rome if and when it arrives.

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