F1 OPT - FICA Social Security & Medicare Taxes
Hi
I am sure this subject has been touched upon several times, but I'm still not certain.
I am international holding F1 Visa and started working 3 months ago using OPT (Optional Practical Training). I came to study 3.5 years ago and just graduated in June this year.
My questions are:
1) Am I considered a nonresident alien or resident alien ?
2) Am I exempt from FICA social security and medicare taxes ?
My employer says that I am considered a resident alien because I have lived here for 3.5 years and am not exempt from these taxes because I am considered resident alien, no longer a student and not working on campus.
Thank you for your help !
Yansen