World Applied Sciences Journal 30 (5): 635-639, 2014 ISSN 1818-4952 © IDOSI Publications, 2014 DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wasj.2014.30.05.14068 Corresponding Author: Saltanat Yessetova, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, 140000, Almaty, Al-Farabi av.71 635 The Legal Regulation of Migration: International and National Experience Saltanat Yessetova, Soledad Dyussebaliyeva and Aigerim Turegeldiyeva 1 2 3 Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, 140000, Almaty, Al-Farabi av.71 1 Khalel Dosmukhamedov Atyrau State University, Kazakhstan, 060011, Atyrau, Students av., 212. 2 PhD Doctoral Ahmet Yassawy International Kazak-Turkish University, Kazakhstan, 3 161200, Turkestan, Bekzat Sattarkhanov av. 29, Rectorate Abstract: Currently, many countries are faced with the processes of migration. This phenomenon is considered as one of the consequences of globalization, representing a world process and clearly requires international legal settlement. This article discusses the legal regulation of migration policies at the international level. Also some problems of regulation of migration policies in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Concluded that in most countries there is a tough immigration policy. Investigated elements of immigration policy. We prove that the mechanism for implementing migration policy includes both attracting and restrictive means. Considered typical workarounds immigration legislation. Studied system of migration legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Concluded the need to further improve the legal framework for the successful implementation of Kazakhstan's migration policy. Research objectives are: a comprehensive study of the specifics of the legal regulation of migration in the European Union, excluding the migration of refugees and other forced migrants, consideration of theoretical and practical problems associated with the implementation of the migration of legal documents of the European Union, as well as the development of scientific and practical recommendations proposals in relation to the chosen topic. Key words: Migration in Kazakhstan Regulation International law Enforcement measures INTRODUCTION Legislation regulating relations in the field of Migration policy of Kazakhstan is part of the state's administrative and procedural law and also contained in foreign and domestic policy and its implementation is one the employment, housing and family subject to joint of the priorities of the state. Migration affects many management of the Republic of Kazakhstan and its aspects of society, as a social, economic, foreign trade, subjects [3]. demographic development and the national security of the The sources of immigration law, in addition to laws Republic of Kazakhstan. and other normative - legal acts, regulations, court Despite active development in recent years of decisions should include, domestic contracts and immigration legislation, migration law has not yet emerged agreements normative nature, international treaties of the as an independent branch of law. Gradually the process of Republic of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan today joined almost forming a branch of the national legislation as "Migration all international instruments on human rights, as well as to Law" [1]. According to Yu. Tikhomirov, the industry the legal acts regulating relations in the sphere of "reflects the complex processes in the field of migration migration and universally recognized norms of relations and, of course, has a complex character". The international law. support layer" system regulation is the principles and In this situation it is necessary to the definition of the norms of international law, including acts of international main goals of demographic and migration policy and organizations and intergovernmental organizations, as development in the context of socio-economic well as international migration institutions" [2]. development of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the long migration, in addition to constitutional, administrative,