In 2000, AAIM resettled 139 individuals from Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Refugees take jobs from Americans. The U.S. is always the one to take refugees. Other countries include Canada, France, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland, New Zealand, Japan, and Germany. The U.S. spends millions, of dollars every month supporting refugees.
Refugees also increase the community's tax base with the purchase of goods and local services.
Before refugees are accepted for resettlement in the United States, there must be a sponsor here who is willing to assist the refugees in their new life in the country. A sponsor may be a local religious congregation, a civic organization, or a family member. While an organization or a family member may become a sponsor, experience has shown that sponsorship from a religious congregation provides helpful advantages. Refugees adjust more easily to their community through the loving and supportive environment of a congregation and the personal care of many individuals. Sponsors are asked to offer their prayers and friendship, and to help with the immediate needs of resettlement such as housing, furnishings, and food.