diff --git a/xep-0401.xml b/xep-0401.xml
index 745a6e6b..5b321b4b 100644
--- a/xep-0401.xml
+++ b/xep-0401.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This document defines a protocol and URI scheme for user invitation in order to allow a third party to register on a server. The goal of this is to make onboarding for XMPP IM newcomers as easy as possible.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0401</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>