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| 1 | 3 | Criterion 2. Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought that require outstanding achievement of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields translation only | Exhibit A.4 – Excerpt from the Bylaws of the Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery (Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva – CBCD), Article 4(III), demonstrating that membership as a Specialist requires outstanding professional achievements. Evidence of your membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members | 0c / 2t | Editar |
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Exhibit A.1 – Excerpts from the Bylaws of the Brazilian College of Surgeons (Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões – CBC) (approved July 10, 2020) Criterion 2. Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought that require outstanding achievement of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit A.2 – Public Notice (“Edital”) of the Brazilian College of Surgeons (CBC) Specialist Certification Examination in General Surgery (COTECIG–2025) Criterion 2. Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought that require outstanding achievement of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields | Received and valid | "Exhibit with translation only" mas sem Translation files |
Exhibit A.3 – Printout of the webpage “Diretoria Atual” (Current Board of Directors), Brazilian College of Surgeons (Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões), https://cbc.org.br/o-cbc/a-estrutura/diretoria-atual/ (last visited Oct. 10, 2025) Criterion 2. Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought that require outstanding achievement of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit A.4 – Excerpt from the Bylaws of the Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery (Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva – CBCD), Article 4(III), demonstrating that membership as a Specialist requires outstanding professional achievements.
Criterion 2. Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought that require outstanding achievement of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields | Unnecessary to the case | Status: "Unnecessary to the case" (precisa ser "Received and valid"); Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit A.5 – Public Notice No. 001/2025 of the Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery (CBCD) – Specialist Certification in Digestive System Surgery (TECAD), specifically Sections 4.1.1, 11.4–11.6, and 12.3, demonstrating that membership requires outstanding achievements as judged by experts. Criterion 2. Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought that require outstanding achievement of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields | Received and valid | "Exhibit with translation only" mas sem Translation files |
Exhibit A.6 – Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Paulo Kassab, current President of the Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery (CBCD) Criterion 2. Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought that require outstanding achievement of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit B.1. Previously submitted online article "MA: City Hall Declares Emergency in São Luis' Health System", published by Jornal Nacional (Globo Group) on January 11, 2013 Criterion 3. Published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the beneficiary’s work in the field for which the classification is sought | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit B.2. Previously submitted online article "Hospital Director Asks for Food Donations Online in Maranhão", published by Jornal Hoje (Globo Group) on January 11, 2013 Criterion 3. Published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the beneficiary’s work in the field for which the classification is sought | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit B.3. Updated website analysis retrieved from SimilarWeb, highlighting G1.globo.com's reach of 333.4 million visits worldwide as of September 2025 and its audience distribution Criterion 3. Published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the beneficiary’s work in the field for which the classification is sought | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit B.4. G1 – Globo’s News Portal, About G1, https://g1.globo.com/institucional/sobre-o-g1.ghtml (last visited Oct. 13, 2025) Criterion 3. Published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the beneficiary’s work in the field for which the classification is sought | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit B.5. Previously submitted article "Yglesio denounces problems in public health in Sao Luis," published by G7 website (Globo Group) on April 13, 2022, author Joao Filho Criterion 3. Published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the beneficiary’s work in the field for which the classification is sought | Unnecessary to the case | Status: "Unnecessary to the case" (precisa ser "Received and valid"); Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit B.6. Updated website analysis retrieved from SimilarWeb, highlighting G7ma.com's reach of 7,329 visits worldwide as of September 2025 and its audience distribution, demonstrating that its affiliation with Globo Group positions itself as a major media Criterion 3. Published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the beneficiary’s work in the field for which the classification is sought | Unnecessary to the case | Status: "Unnecessary to the case" (precisa ser "Received and valid"); Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit B.5. Previously submitted article "Hospital Director in Maranhão Requests Food and Cleaning Products on Social Media" published by UOL Folha Digital, published on January 11, 2013 Criterion 3. Published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the beneficiary’s work in the field for which the classification is sought | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit B.6. Updated website analysis retrieved from Semrush website, highlighting uol.com.br’s reach of 178 million visits worldwide as of October 13, 2025 Criterion 3. Published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the beneficiary’s work in the field for which the classification is sought | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit C.1. Statement Letter - Professional Experience Verification Certificate from CEUMA, issued on April 14, 2025, demonstrating that Dr. Souza was invited and actually evaluated the work of others in the medical field. Criterion 4. Evidence of the beneficiary’s participation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field of specification for which classification is sought. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit C.2. Peer Review Email Correspondence (July 2025) - Email correspondence dated July 2025, confirming Dr. Souza’s invitation by Dr. Alexis Sanchez (Orlando Health, USA) to critically evaluate a scientific manuscript, serving in a peer review capacity under the EB-1A "judging the work of others" criterion. Criterion 4. Evidence of the beneficiary’s participation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field of specification for which classification is sought. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit C.3. Annotated manuscript titled "Robotic Surgery Training: Feasibility and User Perception," reviewed and edited by Dr. Souza, demonstrating that he participated in the evaluation of the work of others Criterion 4. Evidence of the beneficiary’s participation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field of specification for which classification is sought. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit D.1. Printout of search results for Yglésio L. Moyses S. Souza, displaying multiple scholarly publications authored or coauthored by Dr. Souza, retrieved from Google Scholar on October 7, 2025. Available at: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&q=ygl%C3%A9sio+l+moyses+s+souza, demonstrating that petitioner’s scientific and scholarly contributions are of major significance. Criterion 5 - Evidence of beneficiary’s scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit D.2. Almino C. Ramos et al., Laparoscopic Duodenal-Jejunal Exclusion in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with BMI < 30 kg/m² (LBMI), 19 Obes. Surg. 307 (2009), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-008-9759-5, demonstrating that petitioner’s contributions are of major significance. Criterion 5 - Evidence of beneficiary’s scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit D.3. Printout of the official journal webpage describing Obesity Surgery, a peer-reviewed, international, and interdisciplinary publication that disseminates research and clinical knowledge on bariatric and metabolic surgery. Retrieved from: https://link.springer.com/journal/11695 on October 15, 2025, demonstrating the major impacts of petitioner’s contributions. Criterion 5 - Evidence of beneficiary’s scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit D.4. Declaration from State of Maranhao Legislative Proposals by Representative Dr. Yglésio (2019–2025), documenting a substantial number of enacted laws, the majority of which address public health issues, including palliative care, chronic disease management, food policy, and pandemic response, illustrating the petitioner’s major contributions to the field. Criterion 5 - Evidence of beneficiary’s scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit D.5. Previously submitted expert letter from PhD Professor Vinicius José da Silva Nina, President at the Brazilian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (SBCCV), along with the recommender's curriculum, describing beneficiary's original contributions and demonstrating its major significance to the field. Criterion 5 - Evidence of beneficiary’s scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit D.6. Previously submitted expert letter from Phd Professor Orlando Jorge Martins Torres, along with the recommender's curriculum, describing beneficiary's original contributions to the medical field and demonstrating that it is of major significance. Criterion 5 - Evidence of beneficiary’s scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit D.7. Previously submitted expert letter from Dr. Manoel Galvão Neto, along with the recommender's curriculum, demonstrating that Dr. Souza’s contributions are of major significance. Criterion 5 - Evidence of beneficiary’s scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit D.8. Previously submitted letter from Dr. Almino Cardoso Ramos, along with the recommender's curriculum, describing beneficiary's original contributions of major significance to the field. Criterion 5 - Evidence of beneficiary’s scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit D.9. Previously submitted expert letter from Dr. Marcelo Antônio Cartaxo Queiroga Lopes, Former Minister of Health in Brazil, as evidence that Dr. Souza’s contributions are of major significance to the field Criterion 5 - Evidence of beneficiary’s scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit E.1. Almino C. Ramos et al., Laparoscopic Duodenal-Jejunal Exclusion in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with BMI < 30 kg/m² (LBMI), 19 Obes. Surg. 307 (2009), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-008-9759-5, demonstrating that Dr. Souza has authored scholarly article in his field. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit E.2. Springer Nature, Aims and Scope, Obesity Surgery, https://link.springer.com/journal/11695/aims-and-scope (last visited Oct. 16, 2025), demonstrating that Dr. Souza is the author of scholarly article in a professional publication. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit E.3. Orlando J. M. Torres et al., Modified Heidelberg Technique for Pancreatic Anastomosis, 30(4) ABCD Arq. Bras. Cir. Dig. 260–63 (2017), https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-6720201700040008, demonstrating that Dr. Souza has authored scholarly publication in the field. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit E.4. SciELO Brazil, About the Journal, ABCD – Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva (São Paulo), https://www.scielo.br/journal/abcd/about/#about (last visited Oct. 16, 2025), demonstrating that Dr. Souza is the author of scholarly article in a professional publication. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit E.5. Yglésio Luciano Moyses Silva de Souza, Avaliação dos efeitos da ozonioterapia no tratamento da infecção intra-abdominal em ratos (Doctoral Dissertation, Univ. de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, 2009), https://doi.org/10.11606/T.5.2009.tde-05032010-164441, demonstrating that Dr. Souza is the author of scholarly publication in the the field. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit E.6. Universidade de São Paulo (USP), How to Publish Your Thesis or Dissertation, https://www.teses.usp.br/index.php?view=article&catid=38%3Aseu-trabalho-categoria&id=59%3Acomo-publicar-sua-tese-ou-dissertacao (last visited Oct. 16, 2025), demonstrating that papers submitted for publication to the Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations at USP undergo a peer-review process and also qualify as a professional publication. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit E.7. João B. P. Barreto et al., Tuberculose Entérica com Fístula Colo-Cutânea Espontânea: Relato de Caso, 23(2) Rev. Bras. Coloproct. 108–11 (2003), demonstrating that Dr. Souza is the author of scholarly article in the field. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | "Exhibit with translation only" mas sem Translation files |
Exhibit E.8. R.A. Lupinacci, M.A. Pedroso, Y.L.M.S. de Souza & B.S. Almeida, Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch – Video-Laparoscopic Access (video presentation, 55th Brazilian Congress of Coloproctology, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 10, 2006), demonstrating that Dr. Souza’s work was published at internationally recognized conferences. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
E.9. Sociedade Brasileira de Coloproctologia (SBCP), Scientific Work Submission and Evaluation Guidelines, 73rd Brazilian Congress of Coloproctology, https://coloprocto2025.com.br/trabalhos/index.php (last visited Oct. 17, 2025), demonstrating that the submitted works undergo a strict peer-review process before publication in the conference, demonstrating that the mandatory “proceedings” defines its qualification as a scholarly article. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
E.10. Sociedade Brasileira de Coloproctologia (SBCP), 73rd Brazilian Congress of Coloproctology – Official Overview, https://www.coloprocto2025.com.br/ingles/index.php (last visited Oct. 17, 2025), demonstrating that Dr. Souza’s accepted presentation qualified as a professional publication. Criterion 6 - Beneficiary’s authorship of scholarly article in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit F.1. Letter from Dr. Tiago José Mendes Fernandes, Secretary of Health, Maranhão State (May 11, 2025), demonstrating Dr. Souza’s critical role for Socorrao I and as a Chair of the Health Comission. Criterion 8 - The person has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit F.2. Article Ministério da Saúde Reconhece Empenho de Yglésio Moyses no Socorrão I, Nove Oito (Aug. 1, 2013), https://noveoito.com.br/2013/08/ministerio-da-saude-reconhece-empenho-de-yglesio-moyses-no-socorrao-i/, demonstrating that Dr. Souza has performed a critical role for the organization. Criterion 8 - The person has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit F.3. Article Prefeitura de São Luís, Hospital Socorrão I Recebe Reconhecimento Nacional por Excelência na UTI (Apr. 2, 2025), https://www.saoluis.ma.gov.br/portal/noticias/0/3/3265/, demonstrating the organization’s distinguished reputation. Criterion 8 - The person has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit F.4. Prefeitura de São Luís and Ministry of Health Reports (2013–2025), confirming Socorrão I’s recognition by federal health authorities and national ICU-excellence certification, proving the distinguished institutional standing of the facility led by Dr. Souza. Criterion 8 - The person has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit F.5. Maranhao House of Representatives, Declaration No. 08/2025/DL (Apr. 23, 2025), confirming Dr. Souza’s participation as President, Rapporteur, and Full Member of the Human Rights and Health Committees, demonstrating his leading role in legislative policymaking. Criterion 8 - The person has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit F.6. Assembleia Legislativa do Estado do Maranhão, History Portal (2025), https://www.al.ma.leg.br/sitealema/historia/, outlining its status as one of Brazil’s most respected state parliaments, establishing the distinguished reputation of the organization where Dr. Souza served in a leading capacity. Criterion 8 - The person has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit F.7. Declaration from the University Hospital of the Federal University of Maranhão (HU-UFMA)Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Declaração – SEI No. 48586220 (Apr. 10, 2025), https://sei.ebserh.gov.br/sei/ , demonstrating Dr. Souza’s leadership role. Criterion 8 - The person has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit F.8. HU-UFMA Institutional Website (2025), https://www.gov.br/ebserh/pt-br/hospitais-universitarios/hu-ufma/, showing the prestige and federal governance of HU-UFMA, a major teaching and research hospital administered by EBSERH under Brazil’s Ministry of Education, establishing it as a distinguished organization within Brazil’s medical-education network. Criterion 8 - The person has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit G.1 – Previously submitted Glassdoor Salary Survey: 2025 Salary Benchmark for Surgeons in Brazil Glassdoor Brasil, “Salary: Surgeon in Brazil 2025,” Glassdoor.com.br (Dec. 13, 2024), https://www.glassdoor.com.br/Salários/brasil-médico-cirurgião-salário-SRCH_IL.0,6_IN36_KO7,23.htm, demonstrating that the average monthly salary for surgeons in Brazil is approximately R$ 15,000 (annual ≈ R$ 180,000), with a “very high confidence” rating based on 22 user-reported salaries, proving that Dr. Souza’s R$ 1,260,000 annual remuneration is over 13 times the national average for his profession. Criterion 9 - Evidence of high salary or significantly high remuneration for services, in relation to others in the same field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Exhibit G.2. - ERI Economic Research Institute, “Surgeon Salary in Brazil (2025),” ERI SalaryExpert (Oct. 20, 2025), https://www.erieri.com/salary/job/surgeon/brazil. Printout from ERI’s 2025 salary database reporting that the average annual income for surgeons in Brazil is R$ 471,967 (approx. R$ 302,059–R$ 640,459 range), with data collected directly from employers and employees. This survey is a recognized and geographically based remuneration study frequently cited by U.S. government agencies for international compensation benchmarking, confirming that Dr. Souza’s R$ 1,260,000 income places him well within the top 5% of earners nationwide. Criterion 9 - Evidence of high salary or significantly high remuneration for services, in relation to others in the same field. | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Final Merits Totality of evidence - Final Merits Determination | Unnecessary to the case | Status: "Unnecessary to the case" (precisa ser "Received and valid"); Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Final Merits Totality of evidence - Final Merits Determination | Received and valid | Sem Client files e sem Translation files |
Mensa Brazil - IQ Totality of evidence - Final Merits Determination | Received and valid | "Exhibit with translation only" mas sem Translation files |
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