diff --git a/test/leafnode_test.go b/test/leafnode_test.go
index 63cd123b..2c84dac3 100644
--- a/test/leafnode_test.go
+++ b/test/leafnode_test.go
@@ -1780,6 +1780,9 @@ func TestLeadNodeExportImportComplexSetup(t *testing.T) {
 	})
 	nc2.Flush()
 
+	// Wait for it to make it across.
+	time.Sleep(250 * time.Millisecond)
+
 	// Now send the request on the leaf node client.
 	if _, err := ncl.Request("import.request", []byte("fingers crossed"), 5500*time.Millisecond); err != nil {
 		if atomic.LoadInt32(&gotIt) == 0 {