Her husband is still in the US. He is tying up loose ends before he joins them permanently (in a year's time). My sister gets enough money from the government to pay for her rent and utilities believe it or not!
They are self-employed. They have their own architectural company in the US (which they will close). But I hooked my sister up with a great investment with an online business.
My husband and I also hope to build a home there and toggle back and forth.