Martin Chinese Immigration Maya Rory By facebooker_100001649180923 Jan 1, 1862 Congress made laws forbidding Chinese to move to the US. Jan 1, 1882 Congress let Chinese move to America. Jan 1, 1892 Ellis Island Opened Jan 1, 1892 Ellis Island built a screening center. Jan 1, 1901 Ellis Island was a melting pot of people. Jan 1, 1907 Congress didn't allow Japanese to move to America Jan 1, 1917 Congress didn't allow most Asians to move to America. Apr 1, 1918 Congress made a law to give needed supplies to traveling immigrants. Jan 1, 1943 Chinese were invited to World War 2.