Switching to Work Permit as WHM (WP app made BEFORE 8/Feb)

[MrBaboo]

As a transitional arrangement, all work permit applications submitted prior to the 08 February for which a subsequent FLR(IED) application has yet to be made, or decided, will still be considered under the pre 08 February Immigration Rules.

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This also means that any working holidaymaker for whom a work permit application is received on or after 08 February will now only be allowed to switch into work permit employment if they have been in the UK for at least 12 months, as a working holidaymaker, and the vacancy is one listed on the work permit shortage occupation list.

http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/workin ... rking.html

I'm confused.

My WP application (for a job not in the skill shortage list) was submitted before 8/Feb and is still awaiting approval (because my employer submitted documentation in dribs and drabs). Is the first quoted paragraph telling me that my FLR(IED) application will be considered under the previous visa switching rules or that the WP application will be considered under the old rules (which wouldn't make much sense as far as I understand things).

[MrBaboo]

I called the Work Permit office and the fellow I spoke to seemed to know all about this sort of situation.

He indicated that FLR(IED) application made on a WP application submitted before 8/Feb/05 will be considered under the immigration rules in effect prior to this date (ie I can switch in country).

Anybody else have an corroborating information?