I can't show my face, sorry. Can I be approved like this?

[serious-user]

I can't show my face, sorry. Can I be approved like this?

It is due to religious reasons. I hope you understand; I'm a genuine person; no scam or anything.I just want to offer my services here at my own pace...as I am developing my expertise. 

Regards

[mwiggenhorn]

A moderator will be able to help you with this.

[JoanneP]

Hi there,

One of our agents will reach out and assist you directly via a support ticket. Thanks!

[bizwriterjohn]

It would be fascinating to learn how this works out.  What an interesting position for Upwork to be in.  A relatively iron-clad rule vs. religious tolerance.   I am not smart enough to figure this stuff out.  I'd love to know how it was resolved.

John.

[prestonhunter]

John: This is not complicated.

Upwork simply allows freelancers to verify their identity by making special arrangements (such as allowing Muslim women who wear a veil to do video verification with a female agent), and then the freelancers are allowed to use a photo in which they wear their religious garb.

So neither Upwork's policies nor the freelancer's religious rules are violated.