Employment Status Could Jeopardize College Athletes’ Student Visas International college athletes around the US are at risk of losing their F-1 student visas if they are classified as employees of their schools. Last month, the National Labor Relations Board ruled for the first time that college athletes can be considered employees. Classifying student athletes as employees would conflict with the work restrictions of the F-1 visa, which only allows for a limited amount of work hours during academic semesters. Immigration Surge to Boost US Economy by $7 Trillion The Congressional Budget Office released a report that predictions the GDP of…