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MILENY JANUARIO MELO DE SOUSA

CNPB – National Council of Beauty Professionals

CNPJ: 31.963.731/0001-66

Office of the President

Dr. Alexandre Rodrigo Vieira

Belo Horizonte, MG – November 9, 2026

To Whom It May Concern

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Subject: Letter of Support for Ms. Mileny Januario Melo de Sousa (Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker – EB-1A Classification: Alien of Extraordinary Ability)

Dear Immigration Officer,

This letter serves as my formal and enthusiastic endorsement of Ms. Mileny Januario Melo de Sousa’s petition for classification as an individual of Extraordinary Ability under the EB-1A immigrant visa category.

I currently serve as President of the National Council of Beauty Professionals (CNPB), a private, non-profit organization established to provide formal support, institutional recognition, professional development, and regulatory representation for beauty practitioners across Brazil and internationally. I bring more than three decades of experience to the sector as an executive, entrepreneur, international lecturer, and industry leader. Throughout my career, I have structured manufacturing operations, cosmetics distribution networks, and advanced training frameworks designed to elevate compliance and technical benchmarks across the beauty segment. Today, the CNPB maintains an active presence in Brazil, the United States, Portugal, and England, representing thousands of licensed and certified professionals globally.

Over the course of my career, I have evaluated, audited, and collaborated with countless professionals within the beauty sector. Consequently, I am well positioned to assess the comparative caliber, market impact, and professional standing of practitioners in this field. It is from this informed perspective that I state without reservation: Ms. Sousa stands among the most accomplished and influential figures in the specialized domain of eyelash extension techniques, ocular biosafety, and advanced vocational aesthetics education.

What distinguishes Ms. Sousa is far more than technical proficiency. She has established herself as a recognized authority whose methodologies actively advance the operational standards of the industry. At a time when much of the market focuses predominantly on aesthetic outcomes, she has distinguished herself through a rigorous framework centered on biosafety, ocular health, complication prevention, and clinical-grade protocols. Her work has significantly heightened industry awareness regarding customer safety and professional liability in periocular aesthetic procedures.

Over the years, I have observed Ms. Sousa’s evolution from an elite practitioner into a respected educator, institutional representative, and technical authority. Through curricula covering ocular anatomy, sanitization and sterilization procedures, chemical adhesive kinetics, and adverse-reaction protocols, she has extended her influence well beyond direct client care, setting benchmarks that elevate peers and trainees across multiple regions.

Her standing is evidenced by significant institutional appointments. In recognition of her leadership, ethics, and technical contributions, Ms. Sousa was appointed Municipal Councilor of the National Council of Beauty Professionals in Cajamar. Such appointments are strictly reserved for practitioners with established peer credibility and the capacity to represent the broader interests of the profession.

Additionally, I observed her service as Curator of the “Outstanding Professional” Awards, an initiative organized by the CNPB in formal partnership with the Cajamar Municipal Chamber. In this role, Ms. Sousa evaluated and selected candidates for institutional honors based on technical merit and sector contributions. Entrusting her with this evaluative responsibility underscores the exceptional confidence the professional community places in her discernment and expertise.

Her accomplishments have also garnered prominent governmental recognition. Notably, Ms. Sousa was formally honored in a solemn session of the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo (ALESP). Recognition from the legislative leadership of Brazil’s largest and most economically significant state reflects the public reach and societal value of her contributions.

In my international experience, the challenges of biosafety compliance, educational standardization, and procedural safety remain critical priorities across both emerging and mature markets, including the United States. Ms. Sousa’s expertise uniquely equips her to address these systemic industry needs. Her methodology reinforces practitioner competency, elevates consumer safety, and implements evidence-based practices benefiting both the workforce and the public.

In summary, Ms. Mileny Januario Melo de Sousa embodies the rare intersection of advanced clinical knowledge, pedagogical influence, industry leadership, and sustained peer distinction. Her background reflects the sustained national and international acclaim typical of individuals who operate at the very top of their field.

I fully support her EB-1A petition without reservation. I am confident that her professional endeavors in the United States will yield substantial contributions to the American beauty industry through workforce training, higher safety protocols, and elevated standards of technical excellence.

Sincerely,

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Alexandre Rodrigo Vieira

President, National Council of Beauty Professionals (CNPB)

Email: cnpb.oficial@gmail.com