diff --git a/app/soapbox/features/verification/steps/__tests__/email-verification.test.tsx b/app/soapbox/features/verification/steps/__tests__/email-verification.test.tsx
index d1c71649f..38e7cf8a7 100644
--- a/app/soapbox/features/verification/steps/__tests__/email-verification.test.tsx
+++ b/app/soapbox/features/verification/steps/__tests__/email-verification.test.tsx
@@ -60,7 +60,9 @@ describe('<EmailVerification />', () => {
         );
       });
 
-      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-group-error')).toHaveTextContent('is taken');
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.getByTestId('form-group-error')).toHaveTextContent('is taken');
+      });
     });
   });
 });