diff --git a/.github/workflows/helm-vib.yaml b/.github/workflows/helm-vib.yaml
index 5a8409fa1..44c98a04a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/helm-vib.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/helm-vib.yaml
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ jobs:
 
   # verify chart in multiple target platforms
   vib-k8s-verify:
+    if: github.event.review.state == 'approved'
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     environment: vmware-image-builder
     needs: [ vib-validate ]
@@ -43,6 +44,7 @@ jobs:
       fail-fast: false
     name: Verify chart in ${{ matrix.target-platform}}
     steps:
+      - run: echo "PR approved, running extra validations"
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3.1.0
         with:
           ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.ref }}