About the Center
The Arab American Center specializes in representing immigration and resettlement seekers to the United States of America. We are located in the Jabal Amman area of Amman, Jordan. Our clients include Jordanians and Iraqis seeking immigration to the United States as well as Iraqi refugees seeking resettlement through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration and local embassies.
We work closely with various international, American and Jordanian institutions and organizations in order to assist those wishing to relocate to the United States.
Our services include legal counsel, preparation of documents and assistance in filing for visas, permits, appeals, and waivers.
We are a diverse group of both Americans and Jordanians, wishing to serve immigrant seekers to the United States of America as well as refugees seeking assistance. Our combined experience is extensive and includes work local and abroad.
Marsha Rteimeh opened the Arab American Center in 1993 in order to serve immigration seekers to the United States of America. The AAC under Marsha Rteimeh rapidly developed a reputation for its excellent services and work ethic. Since then the Arab American Center has helped thousands of people fulfill their dreams of migrating to the United States of America and beginning new lives.
Although the AAC began as an immigration office, the influx of Iraqi refugees into Jordan over the years made the needs of asylum seekers apparent. Since the late 1990’s the AAC has used its legal expertise regarding immigration to additionally assist refugees.
For the past 18 years, the Arab American Center has been highly regarded by both the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jordan. In addition the center cooperates closely with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration, and the United States Embassy in Amman, Jordan. The United States Embassy characterizes the Arab American Center as operating at the highest professional standard.
Please note that the AAC is not affiliated with the UNHCR or the IOM. UNHCR and IOM policy clearly states that no office or organization has the right to represent refugees or speak on their behalf. All decisions are made by the UNHCR or IOM and cannot be influenced by an outside party. AAC assists all its clients in complete compliance with the rules and guidelines put forth by the UNHCR and the IOM.
