On what grounds could foreign nationals apply for immigrant status in the United States after 1965?

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After the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, foreign nationals could apply for immigrant status based on family ties to U.S. citizens or other immigrants. This replaced the discriminatory system that had previously favored immigrants from Northern and Western Europe. Other factors such as proficiency in English and anticommunist credentials were not significant factors in determining eligibility for immigration. The color of their skin also should not be a factor, as discrimination based on race is unconstitutional.

On What Grounds Could Foreign Nationals Apply for Immigrant Status