For our Friends in the Media, here are some FAQ's:

1.  How many refugees do you resettle each year?
ANA resettles on average 230 refugees (individuals, not cases) each year.
2.  From which countries are the refugees arriving?
Currently :Afghanistan, Burma, Burundi, Colombia, Congo, Iraq, Somalia and Uzbekistan.
3.  Why should refugees still be resettled in this difficult economy?
The US Refugee Program is, at its core, a humanitarian program that assists some of the world's most vulnerable people to escape violence, ethnic cleansing, torture, war and other atrocities to begin a new life in safety.  Even when the economy is down, the US should not waver on its humanitarian commitment.  Refugees eventually go on to become employed, tax paying citizens who enrich their new communities in many ways.  Also, resettlement agencies bring substantial resources to the communities in which they operate via the various funding sources that cover the service components (e.g. cash assistance paid to refugees to cover their basic needs for the first 6-8 months that is spent in the local economy can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars each year).
4.  Are refugees legally in the US?
Yes.  Once refugees are given refugee status, they are legal and employment authorized from the date they arrive in the United States.