### Question
How does Selection System define certifier?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1153*, **certifier** is defined as:

> a person in a position of substantive authority for the management or operations of a regional center, new commercial enterprise, affiliated job-creating entity, or issuer of securities, such as a principal executive officer or principal financial officer, with knowledge of such entities' policies and procedures related to compliance with the requirements under this paragraph

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part I-Selection System**

