GN 00301: General Evidentiary Standards
TN 39 (05-12)
A. Obtaining foreign evidence through Office of International Operations (OIO)
If a claimant needs help in obtaining evidence from a foreign country, route the request through OIO. OIO will make the necessary contact with the Foreign Service Post (FSP). For more information on FSP, see GN 00307.005 Roles of FSPs—Process and GN 00307.010 Retention of Documents Issued Outside the U.S.
B. Obtaining foreign evidence without OIO assistance
There are countries that you must contact directly. Contact the following servicing offices directly.
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Country |
Service Office |
Reference |
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British Virgin Islands |
See POMS reference |
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Canada |
See POMS references |
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Greece |
American Embassy, Athens |
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Mexico |
See POMS reference |
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Philippines |
Foreign Service Post in Manila, Philippines |
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Western Samoa |
See POMS references |