Which legislative act gave unrestricted entry of refugees into the country? Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 Geary Act of 1892 Emergency Quota Act of 1921 Immigration Act of 1924

The legislative act that significantly changed U.S. immigration policy and moved away from restrictions based on nationality or ethnicity, allowing for more inclusive entry of refugees, was the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. This act is also known as the Hart-Celler Act.

Prior to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 and the Immigration Act of 1924 implemented restrictive immigration policies that favored immigrants from Western and Northern European countries, while limiting the immigration of people from Southern and Eastern Europe. These acts also imposed quotas and restrictions based on nationality.

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 replaced the national-origin quotas with a system that prioritized family reunification and skilled immigrants. It eliminated the discriminatory national-origin quotas, allowing for a more inclusive and diverse immigration policy. While the act did not specifically address refugees, the removal of national-origin quotas had a broader impact on immigration, making the entry process more open and less restrictive.