diff --git a/xep-0227.xml b/xep-0227.xml
index 734a96fc..4588fd9e 100644
--- a/xep-0227.xml
+++ b/xep-0227.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
     <abstract>This document specifies a file format for importing and exporting user data to and from XMPP-IM servers.</abstract>
     &LEGALNOTICE;
     <number>0227</number>
-    <status>Experimental</status>
+    <status>Deferred</status>
     <type>Standards Track</type>
     <sig>Standards</sig>
     <approver>Council</approver>