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    Apr 17, 2009, 06:46 AM
    Does an F-1 Visa holder pay taxes, social security and medical?
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    Does an F-1 Visa holder pay taxes, social security and medical?
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    Apr 17, 2009, 03:19 PM

    No, F-1 holders cannot obtain Social Security Number and are not allowed to work except on campus job not exceed 20 hrs/wk. However, they may be able to obtain SSN if they are on OPT.
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