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The Intersection of Immigration Law and Name, Image, Likeness Policy

International student-athletes face complex legal barriers when pursuing NIL opportunities due to F-1 visa employment restrictions.

2025-03-24 14:00:00

Program Details

2025-03-24 14:00:00

Program Details

2025-03-24 14:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2025-03-24 14:00:00

Course Overview

Navigating NIL Rights for International Student-Athletes

2025-03-24 14:00:00

Participants will learn to advise international student-athletes on NIL compliance while maintaining F-1 visa status. Gain strategies for risk mitigation and alternative visa pathways.

Format

CLE Credit

2h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2

Key topics that will be covered

01
NIL Framework
The 2021 NCAA rule change allowing student-athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness.
02
F-1 Restrictions
F-1 visa limitations on employment authorization and why NIL activities constitute unauthorized work.
03
Institutional Liability
Universities face knowing hire violations when engaging F-1 students in NIL activities.
04
Workaround Risks
CPT-based solutions and offshore activities offer risk mitigation, not elimination.
05
Alternative Visas
P-1A, O-1A, and EB-1A pathways exist but have higher qualification thresholds.
06
House Settlement
Proposed direct payments from institutions to athletes create new immigration compliance challenges.

Program schedule

clock 2:00 pm - 2:20 pm EST

The Emergence of NIL Rights in College Athletics

This session traces the historical evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness rights, from the landmark Alston Supreme Court decision to the 2021 NCAA rule changes. Participants will learn about NIL collectives, the House settlement’s proposed direct payment model, and emerging state law developments that are reshaping college athletics compensation.

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.
Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.
clock 2:20 pm - 2:40 pm EST

Immigration Law and NIL: Understanding the Conflict

This session examines why F-1 visa restrictions create fundamental barriers for international student-athletes seeking to monetize their NIL. Attendees will explore how immigration law defines employment broadly to include even volunteer and uncompensated work, and why the Department of Homeland Security has yet to issue promised guidance since 2021.

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.
Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.
clock 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Legal Challenges and Risks for Athletes and Institutions

This session analyzes the significant exposure facing both international student-athletes and universities when navigating NIL activities. Topics include knowing hire violations, consular non-reviewability doctrine, enforcement risks at borders, and why common workarounds like offshore activities or charitable donations fail to eliminate legal jeopardy.

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.
Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.
clock 3:10 pm - 3:40 pm EST

Best Practices: Alternative Visa Pathways and Strategies

This session provides practical guidance on alternative visa options including P-1A, O-1A, and EB-1A pathways for qualifying international student-athletes. Participants will learn qualification criteria, interview preparation strategies, and how to build portfolios that demonstrate extraordinary ability while understanding each pathway’s limitations.

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.
Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.
clock 3:40 pm - 4:10 pm EST

The Future of NIL and Immigration Policy Reform

This closing session examines potential statutory, regulatory, and policy changes needed to create compliant pathways for international student-athletes. Attendees will discuss why institutional advocacy is critical for driving change and explore the significant stakes involved when international talent comprises the majority of championship-winning teams.

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.
Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.
Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.

Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C.

Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.

Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.

Green and Spiegel U.S.

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.

Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C.

Flavia Santos Lloyd is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with over 22 years of experience in the immigration field. She is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Santos Lloyd Law Firm, PC, leading a team of 14 attorneys and over 40 support staff, with primary expertise in extraordinary ability cases.

Education & Credentials

Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California

Professional Involvement

Teaches subjects tested in the California Bar Exam and Immigration Law at different law schools. Devotes time to scholarly work by writing research papers and presenting them at national and international conferences.

Experience

Over 22 years in the immigration field, first as a paralegal and then as an attorney. Founded Santos Lloyd Law Firm, PC in 2016. Practice focuses on family-based, employment-based, extraordinary ability cases, naturalization, adjustment of status, consular processing, asylum, removal, and complex family matters including waivers.
Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.

Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.

Green and Spiegel U.S.

Ksenia Maiorova is a Partner at Green and Spiegel U.S. with more than 15 years of legal experience, recognized as one of the nation’s leading specialists in sports immigration with vast experience representing athletes, coaches, and sports industry professionals.

Recognition & Leadership

Named by On3 as among the '13 Figures to Watch in the NIL Landscape in 2023.' Her EB-1A victory for Olympic hammer thrower Camryn Rogers is recognized as the first-ever NIL-related EB-1A for an NCAA student-athlete. Work covered by ESPN, TIME Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. Author of the book 'NIL x Immigration.'

Professional Involvement

Founder and interim director of the Sports Immigration Lawyers Association. Founder and conference chair of the annual Sports Immigration Law Conference. Frequently invited speaker at continuing legal education conferences organized by the American Immigration Lawyers Association and other organizations.

Experience

More than 15 years of legal experience. Developed innovative legal solutions for international student-athletes pursuing Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities during their NCAA careers. Represents athletes, coaches, and sports industry professionals for visas and permanent resident status applications.
Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq.

Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C.

Flavia Santos Lloyd is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with over 22 years of experience in the immigration field. She is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Santos Lloyd Law Firm, PC, leading a team of 14 attorneys and over 40 support staff, with primary expertise in extraordinary ability cases.

Education & Credentials

Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California

Professional Involvement

Teaches subjects tested in the California Bar Exam and Immigration Law at different law schools. Devotes time to scholarly work by writing research papers and presenting them at national and international conferences.

Experience

Over 22 years in the immigration field, first as a paralegal and then as an attorney. Founded Santos Lloyd Law Firm, PC in 2016. Practice focuses on family-based, employment-based, extraordinary ability cases, naturalization, adjustment of status, consular processing, asylum, removal, and complex family matters including waivers.
Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.

Ksenia Maiorova, Esq.

Green and Spiegel U.S.

Ksenia Maiorova is a Partner at Green and Spiegel U.S. with more than 15 years of legal experience, recognized as one of the nation’s leading specialists in sports immigration with vast experience representing athletes, coaches, and sports industry professionals.

Recognition & Leadership

Named by On3 as among the '13 Figures to Watch in the NIL Landscape in 2023.' Her EB-1A victory for Olympic hammer thrower Camryn Rogers is recognized as the first-ever NIL-related EB-1A for an NCAA student-athlete. Work covered by ESPN, TIME Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. Author of the book 'NIL x Immigration.'

Professional Involvement

Founder and interim director of the Sports Immigration Lawyers Association. Founder and conference chair of the annual Sports Immigration Law Conference. Frequently invited speaker at continuing legal education conferences organized by the American Immigration Lawyers Association and other organizations.

Experience

More than 15 years of legal experience. Developed innovative legal solutions for international student-athletes pursuing Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities during their NCAA careers. Represents athletes, coaches, and sports industry professionals for visas and permanent resident status applications.

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FL2.0
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HI2.0
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IL2.0
IN2.0
KS2.0
KY2.0
LA2.0
MA2.0
MD2.0
ME2.0
MI2.0
MN2.0
MO2.4
MS2.0
MT2.0
NC2.0
ND2.0
NE2.0
NH120.0
NJ2.0
NM2.0
NV2.0
NY2.0
OH2.0
OK2.5
OR2.0
PA2.0
RI2.5
SC2.0
SD2.0
TN2.0
TX2.0
UT2.0
VA2.0
VT2.0
WA2.0
WI2.0
WV2.4
WY2.0

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