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People from across the globe are seeing America as the land of opportunity. It is a place for residents of foreign countries to seek a new beginning, and to start a better life as individuals or as families. The process of coming to the United States is not as simple as it is to pass from one state to the next. After a decision has been made to immigrate to America, the efforts of getting in are a process all in its own. There are three main areas of screening and entrance for immigrants to go through: Ellis Island, Angel Island, and El Paso. Each station has its own set of immigrants from different parts of the world. Just as different immigrants are treated differently, each station has its own characteristics and systems. Upon arrival into America, immigrants are required to go through a process of screening tests. These tests are given to weed out undesirables and regulate the income stream. People that are not allowed in include those with infectious disease, paupers, and persons likely to become public charges, criminals, prostitutes, mentally deficient, and the disabled. While entering America, immigrants have different experiences depending if they enter Ellis Island, Angel Island, or El Paso, and while each station has it