diff --git a/xep-0238.xml b/xep-0238.xml
index 080ed3e3..bc1f79df 100755
--- a/xep-0238.xml
+++ b/xep-0238.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification provides detailed protocol flows for the establishment of communication between domains that provide XMPP services, including permutations for a wide variety of possible federation policies.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0238</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Informational</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>