(a) a certificate from the professional body or public authority in such foreign country having final jurisdiction over professional discipline, certifying as to the applicant's admission to practice and the date thereof, and as to his or her good standing as such attorney or counselor at law or the equivalent;

(b) a letter of recommendation from one of the members of the executive body of such professional body or public authority or from one of the judges of the highest law court or court of original jurisdiction of such foreign country;

(c) if either such certificate or such letter is not in English, an English translation that either is duly authenticated or includes a statement by the translator setting forth the translator's qualifications and certifying that the translation is accurate; and

(d) such other evidence as to the nature and extent of the applicant's educational and professional qualifications, good moral character and general fitness, and compliance with the requirements of section 521.1 of this Part as such Appellate Division may require.

(e) Upon a showing that strict compliance with the provisions of subdivision (a) or (b) of this section would cause the applicant unnecessary hardship, such Appellate Division may in its discretion waive or vary the application of such provisions and permit the applicant to furnish other evidence in lieu thereof.