How to understand that the client has chosen you and deposited the amount into the Upwork account?

Question

Upwork

Tell me how to understand that the client has chosen you and deposited a reserve amount into the Upwork account? And the Active proposal is not considered yet, that he has already made a choice?

Answer 1

Don't worry, you won't miss it.
You will receive an offer. After you accept it, this contract will appear in your list and then you can already see if there is money in Escrow or not.

Answer 2

There is always a letter about any such events.

Answer 3

Active Proposal is the negotiation stage. Here you should not delude yourself. Many clients send out Proposals in the same bulk as freelancers send out Applications.
If during the negotiations you agree to work, then the client will send you an official Offer, you will accept it, and from that moment your contract will take effect.