What did the Hart-Celler Act emphasize after ending quotas?

• A. Family reunification and skills-based immigration
• B. Maintaining origin-based quotas
• C. Immediate deportation of non-citizens
• D. Zero immigration policy

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is how the Hart-Celler Act shifted U.S. immigration policy from national-origin quotas to a preferences-based system that favors family reunification and skilled immigration. After ending the country-based quotas, the act established categories that give priority to relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful residents, as well as skilled workers and professionals who can contribute to the economy. This reframing aimed to diversify the immigrant pool and reduce discrimination based on national origin. That’s why the best answer is that the act emphasized family reunification and skills-based immigration.