residency

A residency is a period when someone lives and works in a particular place. This can be for a short time or long-term.

When people talk about residency, they often mean that it's related to their job as a doctor, lawyer, or other professional who needs to work in a specific location. In the US, some medical students do an internship or training program called a residency after finishing college and before becoming fully qualified doctors. During this time, they live and work in hospitals for several years to gain experience. Others might talk about residency requirements for visas or licenses, where you need to stay in one place for a certain amount of time to be eligible.

For example, if someone says "I'm doing my residency in New York," it means they're living and working there as part of their training program. If you're applying for a job that requires a visa, your employer might ask about your residency status – how long you plan to stay in the country and where you'll be living.