Hi,

My is Kelly and I am currently an F-1Student on my OPT Training. I would like to know if my employer should be withholding social security and medicare taxes from my pay? Also I did one year of OPT Training already and they withdrew these taxes as well, if it was not be withheld can I be reimbursed for this amount?

Since I am considered a non-residential alien, say that in years I file for residency and do not become a citizen and I live up to the time they consider you to be getting social security and medicare benefits will I be eligible since I am not a citizen but a permanent residence and the amount that was withheld while on OPT Training on F-1 status, will this amount be accummulated to benefits if I am eligible.

One more thing, Say I change my status to H-1B will I be required to pay these taxes as well.

Thanks for your help.
Kelly