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Instructions For Form M-738 - Hague Home Study Tip Sheet For Adoption Service Providers And Prospective Adoptive Parents Page 9

See the following sample:

Sample Wording:

Duty of candor and disclosure

“At the initial interview on December 1, 2008, both during the initial joint interview and during each separate

interview, the home study preparer advised Bradley and Susan Smith of the duty of candor and disclosure, as set out

in 8 CFR 204.311(d). The home study preparer also discussed this issue during the home visit on December 8, 2008.

Both PAP(s) expressed their understanding that they must answer all question truthfully and must disclose adverse

criminal history, whether the event occurred within the United States or abroad, even if the event did not lead to any

conviction, or if any conviction was expunged, sealed, pardoned, or otherwise ameliorated. They also indicated

their understanding that this duty is ongoing, and that they must disclose to USCIS and the home study preparer any

additional events that might occur before the admission of a child into the United States based on the child’s adoption

by Bradley and Susan Smith.

The home study preparer also advised Bradley and Susan Smith, and they expressed their understanding, of 8 CFR

204.311(c)(13) and (14) and 204.311(j) concerning history of substance abuse, sexual abuse, child abuse, or family

violence. In particular, they both understand that a single incident of sexual abuse, child abuse, or family violence is

sufficient to constitute a “history”.”

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Instructions For Form M-738 - Hague Home Study Tip Sheet For Adoption Service Providers And Prospective Adoptive Parents Page 9