FICA refund

My previous employer deducted FICA for 2018 and 2019 by accident while I was under F-1. What is the process of getting that refunded? I assume I have to file form 843 since the money is held by IRS at the moment. After Getting the money refunded, do I need to file anything else? Thanks for your help. I appreciate it!!

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Just fill out the 843 form. If you receive the refund, it would not be reported as income, so there are no other steps you would take. You have 3 years from the time the return was filed to get it back. If you have not requested it yet, do so immediately.