diff --git a/xep-0386.xml b/xep-0386.xml
index d3c82adc..d226ba9a 100644
--- a/xep-0386.xml
+++ b/xep-0386.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification provides a single-request replacement for several activities an XMPP client needs to do at startup.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0386</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>