According to "The Workers of Ellis Island" the primary function of the Immigration Station on Ellis Island was to

arrange for immigrants to have a seamless transition to life in the United States.
provide a comfortable environment for immigrants who were entering the United States.
ensure that newcomers to the United States were fit to enter the country.
offer schooling and recreational activities for newcomers to the United Stat

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According to "The Workers of Ellis Island," the primary function of the Immigration Station on Ellis Island was to ensure that newcomers to the United States were fit to enter the country. This involved medical and legal inspections to determine if immigrants met the requirements for entry.

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