Do I need to pay Social Security and Medicare Taxes?

Students and scholars who are not considered tax residents for tax purposes are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare taxes. (This exemption does not apply to J-2s with work authorization).

Sprintax can help you claim your Social Security and Medicare Taxes in case you had them withheld. You can check more in this topic (What is FICA - Section - Common Step 3 Questions)- https://sprintaxhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8213690836893-What-is-FICA-

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