John Alexander Short

John Alexander Short is the founder and managing attorney of Lehigh Valley Immigration Law LLC, based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He represents families, workers, employers, and individuals in removal proceedings across the United States, with a practice centered on family-based immigration, removal defense, asylum, waivers, and humanitarian protection. Alex has appeared before USCIS, the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts. He regularly handles complex and urgent matters — including stays of removal, motions to reopen, bond hearings, and asylum claims involving cartel violence, trafficking, and domestic abuse. He also assists clients with adjustment of status, consular processing, hardship waivers, TPS, U visas, and employment-based filings. Lehigh Valley Immigration Law LLC serves clients throughout the Lehigh Valley — including Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton — and across Pennsylvania. The firm offers bilingual services in English and Spanish, flexible payment plans, and direct attorney access at every stage of representation. Alex is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. Guided by faith, compassion, and a commitment to justice, Alex believes every client deserves clarity, dignity, and strong advocacy — regardless of the complexity of their case.