diff --git a/spec/features/idv/doc_auth/how_to_verify_spec.rb b/spec/features/idv/doc_auth/how_to_verify_spec.rb
index 0f6dc2de6b3..28c87202c24 100644
--- a/spec/features/idv/doc_auth/how_to_verify_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/idv/doc_auth/how_to_verify_spec.rb
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
                  facial_match_required: facial_match_required }
     )
     sign_in_via_branded_page(user)
+    expect(page).to have_current_path(idv_welcome_path)
     complete_doc_auth_steps_before_agreement_step
     complete_agreement_step
   end
diff --git a/spec/support/features/session_helper.rb b/spec/support/features/session_helper.rb
index feaa8174111..09c039ad9cf 100644
--- a/spec/support/features/session_helper.rb
+++ b/spec/support/features/session_helper.rb
@@ -537,7 +537,9 @@ def skip_second_mfa_prompt
     end
 
     def sign_in_via_branded_page(user)
+      expect(page).to have_current_path new_user_session_path
       fill_in_credentials_and_submit(user.last_sign_in_email_address.email, user.password)
+      expect(page).to have_current_path(login_two_factor_path(otp_delivery_preference: 'sms'))
       fill_in_code_with_last_phone_otp
       click_submit_default
     end