1 files changed, 2 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/spec/features/issues/filtered_search/dropdown_assignee_spec.rb b/spec/features/issues/filtered_search/dropdown_assignee_spec.rb
index 550a778bda1..9fa26327d7e 100644
--- a/spec/features/issues/filtered_search/dropdown_assignee_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/issues/filtered_search/dropdown_assignee_spec.rb
@@ -43,9 +43,11 @@ describe 'Dropdown assignee', :js do
     end
 
     it 'should show loading indicator when opened' do
+      Gitlab::Testing::RequestBlockerMiddleware.slow_requests!
       filtered_search.set('assignee:')
 
       expect(page).to have_css('#js-dropdown-assignee .filter-dropdown-loading', visible: true)
+      Gitlab::Testing::RequestBlockerMiddleware.allow_requests!
     end
 
     it 'should hide loading indicator when loaded' do