diff --git a/xep-0154.xml b/xep-0154.xml
index 371af244..d987186a 100644
--- a/xep-0154.xml
+++ b/xep-0154.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This document specifies how to represent and manage profile data about IM users and other XMPP entities using the XMPP Data Forms extension.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0154</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>