Of the nearly three hundred thousand (300,000) mostly-Jewish refugees applying for visas
into America in 1938, nearly two hundred eighty thousand (280,000) were denied
visas
because America's asylum policy:
O Favored Chinese immigrants due to their perceived willingness to work on America's railroads.
Restricted Jewish immigrants due to America's nationalistic ties to Nazi Germany
O Disfavored allowing refugees into America who would likely become critical of America.
Denied entry to anyone likely to become a public charge.