diff --git a/xep-0328.xml b/xep-0328.xml
index b24ada87..978e2528 100644
--- a/xep-0328.xml
+++ b/xep-0328.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines a way for an XMPP entity to request another entity to prepare and validate a given JID.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0328</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <dependencies>