Sec. 160.31. Equivalent occupation

(a) Individuals who have legally practiced an occupation that is equivalent to any appearance enhancement category for a period of at least five years in another jurisdiction may be licensed to practice in New York State.

(b) Applicants must provide evidence of five years legal experience practicing the occupation and demonstrating the equivalency of such occupation to the relevant category of appearance enhancement. Evidence may include but is not limited to:

(1) certifications from licensing agencies;

(2) copies of passports which indicate occupation of individual;

(3) tax returns;

(4) letters from employers;

(5) practical and written examination results; and

(6) course curricula.

(c) Such evidence must be presented in legible form and in English. If a translation is provided, it must be certified as true and accurate by the translator.