Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act

HR 7982 creates a new F-1 visa category specifically for international student athletes at U.S. colleges who want to earn money from commercial endorsements using their name, image, or likeness (NIL). It amends immigration law to add international student athletes as a distinct visa group under the F-1 category, allowing them to legally enter the U.S. for this purpose. The bill also grants these athletes work authorization to engage in NIL endorsement contracts with brands, rather than requiring them to leave the country for such deals. Oversight of these activities is shared between the athlete's school and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS), ensuring compliance with the new rules.