N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law § 121-a: Proof of dependency in foreign countries

§ 121-a. Proof of dependency in foreign countries. In cases involving

the dependency of noncitizens residing in foreign countries, transcripts

of birth or marriage certificates, also documents and affidavits,

certified by a local official or local magistrate and authenticated as

to such official or magistrate by the secretary of state or other

official having charge of foreign affairs, or a United States consul, in

said foreign country, may be received in evidence, but in all such cases

proof of present existence and of dependency may be made by the personal

appearance of each and all persons claiming relationship to or

dependence upon a deceased worker under the provisions of sections

sixteen and seventeen of this chapter, before a diplomatic or consular

officer of the United States, and statements made to or evidence

presented before such diplomatic or consular officer under oath may be

received in evidence in whole or in part by the board upon any such

claim. Questions regarding admissibility and adequacy of evidence

arising in connection with proceedings before the consul shall be

determined by the board. The board may by rule prescribe the conditions

under which proofs other than personal appearance before a diplomatic or

consular officer of the United States may be accepted as proof of the

facts of existence, relationship and dependency.