Use a form of the verb to be to complete the passive verb forms.

1. Until the national immigration centre on Ellis Island .................opened in 1892, several million immigrants .......... (already) processed through the New York state immigration centre at Castle Garden.

2. The boat passengers arrived at the immigration hall. After ............ checked for illnesses or disabilities, they ........... questioned on their financial and criminal background.

3. Many immigrants spent hours in the noisy, chaotic halls waiting ............. processed, only to discover that they had failed and ............ sent back home again.

4. Nowadays, most people who want ........... considered for residency apply from abroad, so they don’t have to spend the whole journey worrying if they ............. accepted or not on arrival.