diff --git a/xep-0248.xml b/xep-0248.xml
index 9c2dbca7..e857c7d3 100644
--- a/xep-0248.xml
+++ b/xep-0248.xml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines the nature and handling of collection nodes in the XMPP publish-subsribe extension.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0248</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>