What trend did the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 primarily favor among immigrants?

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 significantly restructured U.S. immigration policy by eliminating the national origins quota system that had favored Western European immigrants. Instead, it prioritized family reunification as a key principle, significantly favoring immigrants who had family connections in the United States. This legislation allowed U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor relatives for immigration, thereby maintaining and strengthening family ties across borders. As a result, a considerable number of immigrants entering the U.S. post-1965 were those who had immediate family members already living in the country. This marked a shift towards a more inclusive approach to immigration that recognized family connections as an essential component of the immigration process.