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International Student Athletes Can Now Earn Money from Name, Image, and Likeness.

This bill changes immigration rules to allow international student athletes attending U.S. colleges to earn compensation from endorsement contracts using their name, image, and likeness (NIL). It creates a specific F visa category and grants employment authorization solely for these commercial activities. This change removes previous visa restrictions that prevented them from participating in the NIL economy.
Key points
International student athletes will gain the legal right to earn money from endorsements and sponsorship deals (NIL) while studying in the U.S.
The student visa (F visa) category is expanded to explicitly permit this type of compensated commercial activity.
Colleges may assist in overseeing these employment activities to ensure compliance with immigration rules.
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Print number: 118_S_3054
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-10-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3054.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • International student athletes will gain the legal right to earn money from endorsements and sponsorship deals (NIL) while studying in the U.S.
  • The student visa (F visa) category is expanded to explicitly permit this type of compensated commercial activity.
  • Colleges may assist in overseeing these employment activities to ensure compliance with immigration rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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