Sorry for posting some unrelated things but I want to clarify about this new variant.
This delta plus is almost there in many countries since April, it is first identified from Nepal and not proven to be more transmissible so far. The Indian govt added a new term "PLUS" for whatever reasons. Let's not believe whatever is in the media. But unless India's cases go below 5K, can't expect substantial changes and vaccination is the only route to achieve that.
As far as the outland dependants category, we should give pressure to process our applications through SM or media coverage. I have not seen my spouse and 2 kids since Nov 2019. It's painful but we should see the other side as well.