The article examines the stages of development of migration legislation in Uzbekistan and identifies its fragmentation and instability. The novelty lies in a comparative analysis of Uzbekistan’s experience with post-Soviet states and the European Union. The results show that stability is achieved through codification, institutionalization, and harmonization with international standards. The study concludes that a comparative perspective is essential for improving the coherence and predictability of Uzbekistan’s migration law.

migration law, Uzbekistan, stability, harmonization, comparative analysis, post-Soviet states, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, European Union.

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