Social Security and Medicare Taxes (OASDI/MED)
Nonresident Aliens who are in the United States on a J-1, F-1, M-1 or Q-1 Visa are usually exempt from Social Security (OASDI) and Medicare (MED) taxes.
Nonresident Aliens who are in the United States on an H1B, TN, O1 or J2 Visa are usually subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes. Unemployment Insurance is paid by KU.