Andrew Woo
Email: info@tayscott.com.au
Phone: (02) 8737 4500
Fax: (02) 8737 4555
Firm service areas: Immigration Law, Compensation
Offices: Parramatta
Qualifications and Admissions
- Graduate Certificate in Australian Immigration Law
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW
- Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Expertise and Practice Areas
- Immigration Law
- Compensation
Memberships and Industry Participation
- Law Society of New South Wales
Other Languages Spoken
- Korean
Bio
Andrew Woo joined Taylor & Scott in March 2011 and became a Senior Associate in 2024.
Originally working with the firm’s compensation team, his passion and keen interest in immigration law took him to complete a Graduate Certificate in Australian Immigration Law and Practice in 2013.
Since 2013, Andrew has been exclusively practising in Immigration Law and has built his reputation as a problem solver.
Andrew is a highly experienced immigration expert with years of gained knowledge and skills. Andrew’s expertise lies in health waiver submissions, skilled migration through Skillselect, employer sponsored visas, skills assessment with various assessing bodies and family stream visa applications.
Andrew is a passionate advocate, applying a sympathetic approach to the plight of clients and using his best endeavours to deliver the best outcomes. His proactive approach to deliver client-oriented and high-quality legal services has helped him build a great working relationship with his clients.
Andrew has successfully represented clients at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and regularly appears for merits reviews in a range of immigration law matters. He is particularly ardent about assisting clients with serious medical conditions in health waiver matters.
Andrew’s clients have included private individuals from all walks of life with complex immigration law issues such medical conditions, professionals and small to medium businesses sponsoring their employees.
Andrew has presented various seminars on Skilled Migration for university students and has devoted time to do pro-bono work at a community based legal centre.
“It is important for my clients to clearly see that they are not taken for granted and are highly respected and valued by myself as their legal representative. Approachability and accessibility by making proactive and frequent contacts with the clients to keep them informed of any progress and have their concerns addressed promptly will be always paramount in my career as a lawyer.”
Success Stories
- 4 Years of Arduous Battle For a Partner Visa Eventually Paid Off For Andrew’s Client
- Overseas Student’s Dreams of a Better Life Crushed by Garbage Truck
- Migration: Health Waiver Success
Articles
- Key Things to Know About the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa
- Will a Health Issue Stop you from Gaining Permanent Residency in Australia?
- New Visa Changes for Same-Sex Partners