diff --git a/xep-0433.xml b/xep-0433.xml
index 3f62f283..9f732769 100644
--- a/xep-0433.xml
+++ b/xep-0433.xml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification provides a standardised protocol to search for public group chats. In contrast to XEP-0030 (Service Discovery), it works across multiple domains and in contrast to XEP-0055 (Jabber Search) it more clearly handles extensibility.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0433</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>