If you are filing as a Non-Resident Alien, seek guidance on your question from our partner Sprintax to prepare your return.
Generally, interest income is added to your other taxable income, as your preparer mentioned. However, If NRAs use Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return, to report their income, then such nontaxable interest income shall not be reported anywhere on Form 1040-NR except in response to question L on page 5 of Form 1040-NR.
Here's more info on Tax Tips for Resident and Non-Resident Aliens.
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