diff --git a/.github/scripts/merge-back.cjs b/.github/scripts/merge-back.cjs
index d3948398e..eca79f156 100644
--- a/.github/scripts/merge-back.cjs
+++ b/.github/scripts/merge-back.cjs
@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ module.exports = async ({ github, context }) => {
     labels: ["T-Task"],
   });
 
+  // Wait for GitHub to register the pending checks before enabling auto-merge
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 30000));
+
   // Enable auto-merge on the PR
   await github.graphql(
     `