As the world of college sports adapts to the digital age, remote NIL deals—from brand endorsements to monetized online content—are on the rise. International student-athletes, once limited by visa restrictions and geographic boundaries, are finding new ways to monetize their name, image, and likeness from afar. With a smartphone and a social platform, global athletes can now build brands and broker deals without leaving their home country.

But with opportunity comes complexity. While remote NIL offers flexibility and reach, it also introduces real concerns: How do universities and collectives ensure deals are legitimate? Who oversees payment compliance across borders? And most importantly, how do you protect an athlete’s immigration status while keeping everything above board?

Many international athletes are embracing NIL from home during summer breaks or training seasons, especially when U.S. work restrictions limit in-country opportunities. However, as these deals grow in number and value, institutions are realizing that without trusted intermediaries, things can fall apart fast.

The reality is, NIL for international athletes isn’t just about marketing—it’s about immigration law, payment routing, local taxation, and long-term athlete protection. Without oversight, a single misstep in a payment could jeopardize a student’s visa or trigger legal red flags for the university.

At Ross Oneil Investments (ROI), we’ve built a system specifically for this moment. As a global NIL clearinghouse, ROI ensures that remote NIL payments are routed legally, safely, and transparently—whether the athlete is in Lagos, London, or Nassau. Our cross-border payment structure allows international athletes to earn from NIL while staying fully compliant with U.S. immigration and NCAA guidelines.

We act as the trusted partner universities need—verifying deals, monitoring transactions, and structuring agreements that stand up to global scrutiny. With ROI, athletes can earn with confidence, and institutions can support global talent without the fear of unintended risk.

In the remote NIL era, trust isn’t optional—it’s essential. And at Ross Oneil, trust is exactly what we deliver.