Tech migrants 'key' for US growth, says OECD economist after H-1B fee hike

High-skilled migrants are vital for the US economy, the OECD's chief economist told AFP, after the United States imposed a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas widely used by the tech industry.

"We do think that continuing to attract high-skilled individuals from the United States or from around the world is a key strength of the US economy," OECD chief economist Alvaro Pereira said in an interview.