### Question
How does IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY define executive capacity?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1101*, **executive capacity** is defined as:

> an assignment within an organization in which the employee primarily—


(i) directs the management of the organization or a major component or function of the organization

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

