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WASHINGTON (AP) - Whether or not they're potential superstars like Miguel Tejada or Sammy Sosa, all foreigners signed to play in America's minor leagues will soon be treated as internationally recognized athletes by U.S. immigration law.
Just before it adjourned for the year, Congress passed legislation reclassifying minor leaguers' visa status from temporary seasonal workers to internationally recognized athletes — like major leaguers.
The law will allow major league baseball and other sports to bring in an unlimited number of foreign ballplayers without running afoul of a legal limit. President Bush is expected to sign the bill.
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