diff --git a/openpower/ext_interfaces/test_vmicert_management.robot b/openpower/ext_interfaces/test_vmicert_management.robot
index 80b30e5..b7e2dfa 100644
--- a/openpower/ext_interfaces/test_vmicert_management.robot
+++ b/openpower/ext_interfaces/test_vmicert_management.robot
@@ -747,6 +747,7 @@
     Set BIOS Attribute  pvm_hmc_managed  Enabled
 
     Redfish Power On
+    Wait For Host Boot Progress To Reach Required State
     Create Users With Different Roles  users=${USERS}  force=${True}