Since Fall 2005, HIAS has coordinated a resettlement program in Argentina for Colombian refugees. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) sought HIAS' involvement as an organization with extensive experience with resettlement and a close familiarity with the Colombian refugee population due to HIAS programs in Ecuador.

Colombian refugees referred by UNHCR for resettlement are interviewed by Argentine governmental authorities who determine if they will be accepted and facilitate all the legal documentation so they can enter the country.

In order to prepare for arrivals, the HIAS office in Argentina procures housing and establishes conditions for a proper welcome for the refugees. Upon arrival, refugees are met by HIAS staff, shown their accommodations, and given an orientation to basic services and the local culture. Moreover, the legal documentation that allows them to stay and work in Argentina is issued immediately by the Argentine authorities. Refugees are escorted to medical appointments and children are enrolled in school. Adults are informed about job market rules and work with the Jewish Argentina Mutual Association (AMIA) Labor Bureau to identify working opportunities. Other community organizations also support the refugees with additional services. In every city, refugee families are assisted by a teacher, a social worker, and a psychologist to facilitate a smoother integration process.

Aside from helping refugees with basic needs, HIAS works closely with other governmental and non-governmental organizations and partners with institutions in the community to get maximum community involvement in the Program, which provides additional resources for its clients.

As of February, 2008, 101 refugees have been resettled in Argentina. They are in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Rosario. All children are enrolled in school, and the majority of adults have integrated into the job market.