Social Security (F.I.C.A.) WithholdingsNon-Residents in F or J status are exempt from Social Security (F.I.C.A.) withholdings if the income if received for services performed to carry out the purpose for which the alien was admitted to the U.S. This includes employment pursuant to a scholarship, fellowship, assistantship, or other grant, or approved on- and off-campus employment [26 U.S.C.3132 (b)