diff --git a/mautrix_telegram/commands/telegram.py b/mautrix_telegram/commands/telegram.py
index ea01faf0..ff23d030 100644
--- a/mautrix_telegram/commands/telegram.py
+++ b/mautrix_telegram/commands/telegram.py
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ async def _join(evt, arg):
         except InviteHashExpiredError:
             return None, await evt.reply("Invite link expired.")
         try:
-            return evt.sender.client(ImportChatInviteRequest(invite_hash)), None
+            return (await evt.sender.client(ImportChatInviteRequest(invite_hash))), None
         except UserAlreadyParticipantError:
             return None, await evt.reply("You are already in that chat.")
     else: