What did the letters given to immigrants indicate?

• A. The letters identified various diseases, mental conditions or political issues dealing with access to the country
• B. The letters confirmed financial solvency
• C. The letters described intended travel itineraries
• D. The letters listed preferred languages

Answer: (A)

At immigration screening, health and political eligibility are the factors that determined who could enter. The letters given to immigrants were notes or certificates that summarized medical status—such as diseases or mental conditions—and any political issues or affiliations that might affect admission. These indicators helped officials decide who was admissible and who might be excluded for public health or security reasons. It’s not about money, travel plans, or language preferences, which were not the primary gates for entry. So the letters served as a quick reference about health and political eligibility to access the country.