diff --git a/xep-0398.xml b/xep-0398.xml
index 634244d5..c24bb5a8 100644
--- a/xep-0398.xml
+++ b/xep-0398.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification describes a method for using PEP based avatars and vCard based avatars in parallel by having the user’s server do a conversion between the two.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0398</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <lastcall>2020-02-26</lastcall>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>