diff --git a/xep-0249.xml b/xep-0249.xml
index 0dadd440..509f908e 100644
--- a/xep-0249.xml
+++ b/xep-0249.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines a method for inviting a contact to a multi-user chat room directly, instead of sending the invitation through the chat room.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0249</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Proposed</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>