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This article examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of the digital transformation of migration policy. The relevance of this work is determined by the acceleration of digitalization of public administration and changes in the mechanisms for regulating migration flows in the context of the global information environment. The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyze the key theoretical approaches explaining the transformation of migration policy under the influence of digital technologies. The methodological basis consists of systemic, institutional, comparative, and discursive approaches. The paper considers the concepts of the digital state, e-governance, securitization, network society, Big Data, and algorithmic governance, as well as the classical paradigms of international relations — realism and constructivism. It is established that the digital transformation of migration policy is a multidimensional process affecting the institutional structure of the state, decision-making technologies, and forms of interaction between the state and society. It is shown that digitalization enhances the manageability of migration processes, increases the effectiveness of administrative procedures, and simultaneously transforms security mechanisms. A conclusion is drawn regarding the need to integrate various theoretical approaches to form a holistic understanding of the digitalization of migration management. The study contributes to the interdisciplinary understanding of how contemporary states reshape migration governance through the lens of digital technologies, offering a synthesized theoretical framework applicable to both academic research and policy analysis.