diff --git a/xep-0403.xml b/xep-0403.xml
index 38fe320b..4712cc56 100644
--- a/xep-0403.xml
+++ b/xep-0403.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
   <abstract>This document defines an extension to Mediated Information eXchange (MIX) specified in XEP-0369 to provide presence information for MIX clients to MIX channel participants.  It also specifies relay of IQ stanzas through a MIX channel. </abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0403</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>