How can I check on a status of immigration papers?

I have been waiting since March 1997 for my husband and sister who submitted an application to immigration. The application of sister to brother was a I-130.
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Answered By: Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC
I assume you are from Mexico and if so, the priority date for the 4th category is May 1996

Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 11/11/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Kiran Nair
You may make an appointment with info pass in Los Angeles or Santa Ana via the USCIS website but sometimes it is not helpful. If that doesn't work, I recommend you consult with an immigration attorney to further determine status or lack of thereof.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/7/2011

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Answered By: Fong & Associates
Find the receipt number on the I-797 Receipt Notice; it will usually start with VSC, WAC, TSC, etc. followed by a 2 digit number denoting the year of filing (97).

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal
You can look up the receipt number at USCIS's website (www.uscis.gov). This sight can often tell you where the case is currently pending and what stage in the processing it is at. You can also make an Infopass appointment to meet with someone at the local office about the case. If you are unable to get the answers you need, you may want to consider speaking in person with an immigration attorney about the case.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: Law Office of John Vandenberg
Two answers: 1) check on the status at www.uscis.gov. You can also go here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do Write in the Receipt Number, and see what it says. 2) Since 1997 is too long to wait for a sibling petition. At the uscis.gov website, you should make an infopass appointment to find out what happened. You can also go directly to the site at infopass.uscis.gov.

Answer Applies to: Pennsylvania
Replied: 11/3/2011

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Answered By: Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
This category is FB-4 and is backlogged for several years.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/3/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Kenneth Wincorn P.C.
You should schedule an InfoPass appointment with USCIS (immigration).

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/3/2011

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