NIL and Immigration: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges

By  Arit Dilip Butani and Jocelyn Campanaro  In 2021, the landscape of collegiate athletics in the United States underwent a significant shift with the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations. These regulations allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness, departing from the traditional model where athletes could not earn income while in college. Sports and marketing have been NIL's focus. However, its intersection with immigrat